The ice that pushed through the metro area Thursday morning is causing major problems for the morning commute. Dozens of cars slid off the road, with the bulk of the problems in the surrounding counties west of St. Louis. St. Francois County, Warren, Franklin, Montgomery, and St. Charles County got the bulk of the ice. Emergency crews are saying if you don't have to go out this morning, don't.
The wintery mix overnight Wednesday caused some headaches on area roads. Dozens of accidents have been reported along with many reports of slips and falls. The main problems will probably be the side streets and your walkways and driveways.
Ice also caused problems on the St. Louis riverfront. It's a solid sheet of ice. Around 5 a.m., police responded to a call for a pick up truck sliding down the cobblestones and into the icy water. The first police car sent to the scene got stuck on the ice. Firefighters used ropes to lower themselves down onto the riverbank to make sure no drivers were stranded.
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