MPD reports 65 traffic accidents because of icy roads
Feb. 11, 2021
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Very cold temperatures today and tonight with parts of the Permian Basin not getting above freezing.Midland National Weather Service
The Midland Police Department reported 45 minor accidents and 20 other accidents with injuries from midnight to 2 p.m. today because of icy road conditions, according to a city spokesperson.
A Facebook post from the MPD this morning asked drivers to use caution, slow down, allow extra time to travel and stay home if possible. The worst spots for accidents were Loop 250, Interstate 20 and Highway 191, according to the post.
TxDOT reported patches of ice and snow on Loop 250, Big Spring Street, Interstate 20 and several farm-to-market roads. They discouraged driving on these roads because of black ice.