SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Calling interstates around Springfield "icy and snow-packed," state police are urging the public to slow down Thursday.
Snow continues to fall in central Illinois, and accumulation on roads has been called "dangerous" by state police. They said windy conditions are impacting visibility more than before.
After 1 p.m. Thursday, troopers responded to a semi-truck crash on I-55 southbound at mile marker 115 near Springfield. The road was cleared at 1:47 p.m., but drivers were still urged to be careful in the area.
After 2:50 p.m., state police said a truck tractor was partially blocking the left lane of I-55 southbound at mile marker 113.
Troopers added there have been multiple calls for service reported between Lincoln and Springfield.
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