Overview
- State police reported at least 74 calls for crashes or vehicles off the road between 6 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Friday.
- Route 101 eastbound in Candia was closed for about two hours after two multi-vehicle wrecks were followed by six additional crashes, with all lanes reopening around 7:15 p.m.
- Troopers logged more than 50 crashes statewide, plus 14 vehicles off the road and 14 disabled vehicles, and said 12 crashes involved injuries.
- Authorities said most incidents stemmed from brief snow squalls and a rapid temperature drop that created icy conditions and reduced visibility.
- Officials advised drivers to slow down and plan extra travel time as troopers, local departments and DOT crews worked to treat roads, clear scenes and manage backups, with some vehicles observed using the breakdown lane.