Hundreds of drivers stuck on I-85 for nearly five hours after snow storm in North Carolina | Vibe NC

For hundreds of North Carolina drivers, yesterday’s winter wonderland quickly turned into a five-hour nightmare on I-85.

Yesterday’s unexpected snow storm brought much of North Carolina to a standstill, but nowhere was the frustration more palpable than on a lengthy stretch of I-85. Hundreds of motorists found themselves stranded for close to five hours, as the sudden accumulation of snow and ice created hazardous driving conditions and multiple traffic incidents, effectively turning the interstate into a parking lot.

The ordeal left many commuters, families, and even essential workers trapped in their vehicles, facing freezing temperatures and dwindling supplies. Road crews worked tirelessly through the evening to clear the roadways and assist stranded drivers, but the sheer volume of vehicles and the slick conditions made for a challenging recovery effort. Here at WXII12, your home for North Carolina breaking news and severe weather coverage, we continue to follow up on the aftermath and investigate how such widespread gridlock can be prevented in future winter events.

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