Authorities in Texas said at least six people died following winter weather that created hazardous travel conditions and slick roads. Classes were also canceled at area schools.
impacted a large part of the country this week, causing widespread power outages and poor road conditions that led to deadly crashes.
First responders rushed to hundreds of car collisions, with Gov. Greg Abbott warning travelers to stay off the roads."The roadways are very hazardous right now. We cannot overemphasize that," he told residents. A vehicle rests on a barricade after the driver lost control and slid off Highway 6 on Tuesday Jan. 31, 2023 in Waco. Winter weather brought ice to Texas and nearby states Tuesday.declared a state of emergency due to the storm. In Tennessee, Memphis-Shelby County Schools announced classes would be canceled on Wednesday due to freezing rain and hazardous road conditions.
The weather began Monday as part of several rounds of precipitation expected to hit Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee.
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