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Powerful Winter Storm Causes Traffic Nightmare in Montana
Interstate 90 was a parking lot. Traffic came to a complete stand-still many times due to crashes, pile ups, and slide offs. US 93 had dozens of it's own accidents. Montana is having a very rough week on the roads.
Advice From MHP on What to Do if You Get Into a Winter Accident
Sergeant Jay Nelson with the Montana Highway Patrol spoke to KGVO News on Thursday morning as the latest winter storm brought snow and icy roads to western Montana.
Montana Highways: 7 Crashes/Hour in the Last 34 Hours
Snow, ice and wind have been a disaster for Montana road conditions since Tuesday morning. The entire state has been affected by harsh driving conditions and the first responders have been VERY busy.
Montana Highways Become an Ice Skating Rink: MHP Accident Reports
The spring storm that has brought snow and heavy wind to the entire state of Montana this week has turned out to be an absolute mess for travelers on the roads.
MAP: Another Tricky Tuesday for Montana Highways
By 11am there were over 80 incidents on Montana highways. Crashes, slide-offs and jackknifed semis were wreaking havoc on traffic flow and causing backups and delays. Snow, wind and cold temperatures are creating dangerous conditions and more is on the way.
MAP: Montana Highway Patrol Busy With Accidents on Monday
By late Monday morning, there were at least 2 dozen incidents on Montana highways that required Highway Patrol to be dispatched. Snow covered roads and low visibility guarantees there will be at least more slide-offs before days end.
Montana’s I-90 Corridor is Having a No-Good, Very Bad, Yucky Day
From Missoula to Butte to Bozeman to Billings, the Montana Highway Patrol was very busy with crashes and slide-offs Wednesday morning.
MDT Proposes Law Enforcement Office at New Three Forks Rest Area
The Montana Department of Transportation has announced plans to add a law enforcement office to the new rest area in Three Forks. It will be the first of its kind in the state.
Authorities Identify Billings Homicide/Suicide Suspects
The suspects led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high speed pursuit that ended Friday night near West Yellowstone.
MHP Shares Photos of 30 Car Pileup Near Billings
According to Montana Highway Patrol, the pileup involved approximately 30 vehicles.
Crews Rescue Driver After Car Plunges Into Yellowstone River
The driver was rescued and brought to safety with no major injuries thanks to the heroic efforts of law enforcement and rescue crews.