Multiple crashes reported on I-580 in Carson, Washoe Valley
UPDATE 4:54 p.m.: Crashes continue to occur on the freeway and ramps are being closed intermittently to deal with them. There have been over a dozen crashes reported throughout town since 2 p.m.
UPDATE 2:12 p.m.: The freeway is completely backed up due to the multiple crashes. A number of units are being dispatched for traffic control. Avoid the area of the freeway until further notice.
2:05 p.m.: Multiple crashes are now being reported in the area of Eastlake with at least ten vehicles involved.
Responders are reporting the roads are “extremely slick.”
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Just before 2 p.m. a crash with injury was reported on northbound I-580 before the Arrowhead exit.
One vehicle reportedly spun out and was hit by another one.
First responders are enroute to the scene.
Additional cars have struck the initial two vehicles and as of 2:01 p.m. there is a total of four cars involved now.
Motorists MUST slow down and use caution while driving in inclement weather. The storm will continue through around 10 p.m.