A significant portion of southbound Interstate 5 west of Bakersfield was closed on Saturday morning due to a multi-vehicle pileup that occurred in foggy conditions. The incident took place near Millux Road around 7:30 a.m., prompting emergency response and traffic diversions onto eastbound Highway 223. There was no immediate estimate for when the section of I-5 would reopen.
Miami Police were called to Bayside Marketplace due to a large fight among juveniles, some possibly armed with sticks. The incident led to temporary business closures and the shutdown of Bayside Boulevard between 2nd and 4th streets. No injuries were reported, and further details are pending.
On New Year's Eve, a severe rollover crash on Interstate 93 in New Hampton, New Hampshire, resulted in three individuals being ejected from their vehicle and sustaining life-threatening injuries. All five occupants were hospitalized, with one requiring airlift to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The crash led to a temporary highway closure and initial reports mentioned a possibly ejected infant. Impairment was not considered a factor, and an investigation is underway. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
Pittsburgh is experiencing light snow and drizzle on New Year's Day, leading to potential slick spots on roads. Temperatures are slightly above average but will hover near freezing, with overcast skies and mixed precipitation expected throughout the day. The KDKA Weather Center advises caution due to isolated slick areas and mentions a possible significant snow event Saturday into Sunday, with models predicting over 6 inches of snow, though there is uncertainty regarding temperature effects on snow accumulation.
