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A collision between a snowplow and a pickup truck occurred in the Town of Onondaga just before noon on Monday (January 5). The accident took place at the intersection of Route 20 and Hitchings Road. According to a Facebook post by the Otisco Fire Department, the pickup truck sustained heavy damage after colliding with the moldboard of the plow.
First responders arrived at the scene and provided aid to at least one driver, though the current status of those involved remains unknown. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is urging drivers to exercise caution when driving near snowplows. They emphasize that these large vehicles have several blind spots and can create clouds of snow while plowing.
The DOT has issued safety tips for drivers, advising them to maintain a safe distance from plows and to be aware of the limited visibility that can occur during snow removal operations.