Car vs. school bus: One of many morning crashes

You can watch FOX 8’s 9:30 a.m. traffic report in the video below.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – An intense lake effect snow band caused a slick morning commute in portions of Northeast Ohio.

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Thursday, Meteorologist Scott Sabol reported the line of snow was weakening as it moved off the lake but, the quick burst of snow made a big impact over several hours as it pushed through the area.

Shortly after 8 a.m., FOX 8’s Patty Harken reported a crash involving a car and school bus at the I-77 Northbound and I-490 merger. She said no injuries were reported on the bus.

Earlier, before 7 a.m., several accidents were reported on the Innerbelt Bridge. At one point, traffic in both directions on the Innerbelt Bridge was at a standstill. The portion of the highway has since reopened.

Here is a look at conditions in downtown Cleveland shortly before 6 a.m.

CLICK HERE to see current snowfall on the FOX 8 radar.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has lifted an earlier speed reduction on I-90 in Lake County. Early Thursday morning, at about 5 a.m., ODOT reported they had 160 crews out combating snow and ice.

FOX 8’s Patty Harken reminds motorists to take it slow on ramps, bridges, and overpasses when conditions may be slick.

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