Storm punishes swath of US with snow, ice and freezing rain
By DENISE LAVOIE, Associated Press
Published: January 14, 2019, 9:47am
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A winter storm that contributed to at least five deaths in the Midwest pummeled the mid-Atlantic region for a second day Sunday, bringing with it an icy mix that knocked out power, cancelled flights and contributed to hundreds of car accidents.
Virginia State Police said the driver of a military surplus vehicle was killed late Saturday after he lost control on Interstate 81 because of slick road conditions.
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