Anchorage Snowstorm Causes Massive Traffic Jam

0:00On this March 7th in Anchorage, here's what is making headlines. Fresh snow hit Anchorage hard Friday afternoon, causing a huge traffic jam on the Glen Highway. Drivers face near standstill conditions, stretching almost to Merrill Field, with plenty of cars sliding into ditches. Police from the Anchorage Department sent out an alert right after 3.30 pm, urging everyone to drive carefully on both the Glen and Suord. Highways. They warned that delays would drag on as the snow kept falling and roads got slicker. The mess impacted dozens of drivers, backing up traffic for hours and creating chaos for folks trying to get home. Many took to side roads or just waited it out, while emergency crews handled the worst spots. Since noon that day, officials logged 30 crashes, including 15 that involved injuries and 18 vehicle stuck, or in trouble. First responders were busy non-stop pulling people out and clearing the way. Luckily, no one suffered life-threatening injuries, but police stressed lowing down and giving plows room to work.

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