I-81 reopens after pileups; No pointless journey advisory nonetheless in impact

TOWN OF ADAMS, New York (WWNY) – Interstate 81 in southern Jefferson County has reopened after multi-vehicle pileups on the freeway Wednesday afternoon.

Heavy lake impact snow hit the world at round midday, inflicting a minimum of 18 autos to both crash or skid off the freeway.

The northbound lane was closed between Exit 40 (Pierrepont Manor) and Exit 42 (Adams Center) till shortly earlier than 3 p.m.

According to Adams Fire Department spokesman Bob Simpson, there have been a minimum of 2 separate multi-vehicle crashes. (The article continues beneath the images.)

Then there was a 3rd crash involving a automobile sliding right into a tractor trailer close to the Pierrepont Manor exit, he mentioned. One individual was taken to the hospital.

Simpson mentioned there have been white-out situations on the time.

A few hours later, Simpson advised 7 News that visitors was backed up on Route 11 as autos have been diverted from I-81. (The article continues beneath the photograph.)

As the lake impact snow turned extra intense, Jefferson County issued one other no pointless journey advisory.

This is a growing story that we’ll be updating regularly.

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