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Nebraska plunges in winter weather

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Nebraska plunges in winter weather

Friday’s winter weather caused several accidents in and around Omaha. Law enforcement agencies are asking drivers to share information about whether the vehicles involved in the accident are moving and there are no injuries. They only respond to accidents that result in personal injury and when accidents cannot be repaired. Kathy Allen, Douglas County 911 dispatcher, is asking the public not to go outside until driving conditions improve. “Their cooperation is critical to preventing further accidents and ensuring the safety of our entire community,” she said. Interstate 80 at Highway 370 was closed because of a tractor-trailer, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. It reopened on Saturday morning. Sarpy County Deputies are urging caution as Highway 6 at Ashland and Gretna and Highway 50 at 144th Street are “also very slick.” Derrik Mather sent some footage of a vehicle sliding down the highway near 168th Street and Fort Street. An Iowa State Trooper posted on social media after a semi-truck overturned on Interstate 880 in western Iowa. In Council Bluffs, an accident occurred near Kappell Avenue and Charles Street. There was a minor accident on the 10th Street Bridge blocking lanes. Another accident caused a traffic jam on southbound Highway 63. Law enforcement agencies are urging drivers to be careful on the road. At KETV NewsWatch 7, teams are out and about covering the latest road conditions so we can keep you up to date on the latest conditions. Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7

OMAHA, Neb. –

Friday’s winter weather caused several accidents in and around the Omaha area.

Law enforcement agencies urge drivers to share information if the vehicles involved in the accident are moving and there are no injuries.

They only respond to accidents that result in personal injury and when accidents cannot be repaired.

Douglas County Emergency Management Director Kathy Allen is asking the public not to go outside until traffic conditions improve.

“We urge all Douglas County residents to stay home and avoid driving until conditions improve. Your cooperation is critical to preventing further accidents and ensuring the safety of our entire community,” she said.

According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Interstate 80 was closed at Highway 370 due to a semi-truck. It reopened on Saturday morning.

Sarpy County deputies are urging caution as Highway 6 at Ashland and Gretna and Highway 50 at 144th Street are “also very slick.”

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Derrik Mather sent some footage of a vehicle sliding down the street near 168th and Fort Streets.

An Iowa State Trooper posted on social media after a semi-truck overturned on Interstate 880 in western Iowa.

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In Council Bluffs, an accident reportedly occurred near Kappell Avenue and Charles Street.

There was a minor accident on the 10th Street Bridge that blocked lanes.

Another accident caused a traffic jam on southbound Highway 63.

Law enforcement is urging drivers to be careful on the roads.

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KETV NewsWatch 7 has crews out checking current road conditions so we can keep you updated on the latest conditions.

Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7

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