Police urge London-area drivers to stay off roads until storm passes
That was one snowy wallop.
All that snow and wind on the weekend, a shock to the system after a thus-far balmy November, was so bad that provincial police urged everyone to stay home.
A blast of winter weather wreaked havoc on London-area roads, causing a spate of crashes and fender benders, including one serious crash near Glanworth that sent two people to hospital.
The situation became so bad that OPP issued a warning telling motorists to stay off the roads.
Environment Canada issued a snowsquall warning for parts of Southwestern Ontario, including London, that lasted until Sunday night.
Forecasters called for some areas to get blanketed with up to 30
centimetres of snow. With gusting winds reaching 80 km/h, drivers were warned of reduced visibility.
Some stretches of road north of London were closed as a safety precaution.
The stay-home order came from Middlesex OPP after two police cruisers were struck Sunday, sending one officer to hospital with minor injuries.
Both cruisers were struck while at a crash on Highway 402, east of Centre Road. One of the cruisers was seriously damaged, police said.
The drivers of both vehicles that collided with the cruisers were charged with careless driving.
Police asked motorists to avoid all non-essential travel.
And it’s not over.
Forecasters are calling for more flurries and blowing snow Monday, with a daytime high of 1 C and a low of ‑5 C.
A minor warm-up may come by mid-week.
Source: London Free Press | Police urge London-area drivers to stay off roads until storm passes
