SANFORD, Fla. – Traffic on Interstate 4 in Seminole County on Wednesday morning was delayed for a very unusual reason, especially in Florida.
Ice, yes frozen water, somehow formed on I-4 west near Sanford, prompting crews to scrape it off and keep drivers safe.
The ice-scraping slowed traffic to nearly a halt just beyond mile marker 103 as the area of ice covered at least a 10-square-foot block of the three-lane highway.
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Officials urged drivers to merge left as they worked feverishly to clear the road and inspect if any additional ice formed.
The cause of the ice is yet to be unveiled, however, it’s truly a testimony to the true extent of the cold weather invading Central Florida.
Stick with the News 6 weather team for all the forecast updates. If we’re dealing with wintry conditions currently, the freezing main event expected by Saturday night may have some new tricks up its sleeve.
Be safe out there!
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