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Massive Snowstorm Causes 60-Vehicle Pileup in Dunkirk

1/21/2026

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A lake-effect snowstorm caused whiteout conditions on Interstate 90 in Dunkirk, New York.
The crashes involved about 60 vehicles.
New York State Police reported jackknifed tractor-trailers and closed westbound lanes from Exit 57 to Exit 60, diverting traffic, and an investigation into the crashes remains ongoing.
The Fredonia Village Board meeting was rescheduled.
Local schools and the SUNY Fredonia spring semester start were postponed.

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Story summary

A lake-effect snowstorm caused whiteout conditions on Interstate 90 in Dunkirk, New York.
The crashes involved about 60 vehicles.
New York State Police reported jackknifed tractor-trailers and closed westbound lanes from Exit 57 to Exit 60, diverting traffic, and an investigation into the crashes remains ongoing.
The Fredonia Village Board meeting was rescheduled.
Local schools and the SUNY Fredonia spring semester start were postponed.