Iowa was hit hard by a blizzard on Wednesday as fierce winds and heavy snow turned highways into hazardous traps. Visibility dropped to almost zero in the western part of the state, leaving many drivers stranded and roads nearly impassable. A dramatic video captured a snow plow in action, rescuing motorists caught in the storm. The Iowa State Patrol reported over 100 crashes and more than 500 emergency calls from Tuesday night to Wednesday afternoon, including 17 incidents with injuries.
Iowa was slammed by a fierce blizzard on Wednesday as strong winds and heavy snow turned roads into dangerous ice traps. Visibility dropped to near zero in western Iowa, leaving drivers stranded and highways nearly impassable. A video captured a snow plow rescuing stranded motorists amid the chaos. The Iowa State Patrol reported that the storm led to over 100 crashes and more than 500 emergency calls between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, with 17 crashes resulting in injuries.
