Miner Police respond to multi-vehicle crashes on I-55

MINER, Mo. (KFVS) - Slide-offs and crashes blocked Interstate 55 southbound near Miner on Tuesday night, January 31.

Police, troopers and tow truck drivers were kept busy responding to multiple crashes from the 70 mile marker to 68 mile marker.

Miner police, Scott County Sheriff's deputies, MSHP troopers and wrecker crews responded to... — Miner police, Scott County Sheriff's deputies, MSHP troopers and wrecker crews responded to multiple crashes on I-55 on Tuesday night, Jan. 31(Source: Miner Police Department/Facebook)

This happened around 9 p.m.

Traffic was at standstill as crews worked to clear the interstate.

Miner police, Scott County Sheriff's deputies, MSHP troopers and wrecker crews responded to... — Miner police, Scott County Sheriff's deputies, MSHP troopers and wrecker crews responded to multiple crashes on I-55 on Tuesday night, Jan. 31(Source: Miner Police Department/Facebook)

Miner Police is urging drivers to stay home if possible.

They said roadways are solid ice.

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