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Over 50 crashes reported in Ada County amid morning snow, officials say

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Boise Connector closed to inbound traffic due to crashes
Car crash at Ten Mile & Victory in Meridian
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TREASURE VALLEY, Idaho — Snow on Treasure Valley roads on Wednesday morning caused dozens of crashes and delays, according to the Ada County Sheriff's Office.

Between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., dispatchers handled 56 crashes, including 5 injuries, 19 lane-blocking crashes, 29 minor crashes, 1 private property crash, and 2 hit-and-run reports. Another 7 vehicles slid off the road due to slick conditions, officials say.

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Over 50 crashes reported in Ada County

Key trouble spots included eastbound I-84 near the Gowen exit, Victory Road near Ten Mile in Meridian, and Stamm Lane & N Robinson Blvd. in Nampa, where a vehicle hit a gas line. The Boise Connector was also temporarily closed to inbound traffic while police investigated multiple crashes.

Boise Connector closed to inbound traffic due to crashes

We'll continue to monitor the roads for you, but conditions have improved as we head into the afternoon.