Watch: Snow Blamed For Massive Pile Up On New York Thruway

Excessive snow led to whiteout conditions that caused a massive pile-up on the New York Thruway. Multiple vehicles and tractor-trailers were involved in the accident, which took place on Monday, February 17, 2025.

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When local or state governments issue travel warnings or travel bans, there is usually a good reason. Yesterday, whiteout conditions were so bad that a huge multi-vehicle collision occurred on the NY Thruway. Around 11:30 am on Monday, multiple ambulances were directed to the Thruway, west of Herkimer. The accident involved 15 passenger vehicles and three tractor-trailers. It took place near exit 29 westbound on the Thruway in Herkimer. According to News Channel 2, one person was injured in the accident, which is a blessing. The Thruway in the area re-opened around 5 pm.

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I know some people like to think they can handle driving in any condition, but this massive accident is a testimony that when it is bad, it's bad. The fact that three semi truckers were involved should let you know. Commercial truck drivers are trained to drive through all types of weather. New York State offers four tips for preparing you and your family for inclement weather. It recommends that you - Develop an Emergency Plan, Get Involved, Be Aware, and Get Involved. You can find the details of each step here. New York State also offers real-time emergency alerts. You can sign up here.

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