MARQUETTE, MI-- Several injuries were reported in two accidents on US-41 South in Marquette Thursday.
City Police say the first, two-vehicle accident happened around 10 a.m. Three children were taken to Upper Peninsula Health System Marquette with non-life-threatening injuries. One of the drivers was cited for driving too fast for conditions.
The second accident happened when a vehicle southbound on US-41 lost control and crashed into the Marquette City Fire Department fire engine. That driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was also ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.
Police are reminding residents not to drive during snowstorm and/or whiteout conditions. If travel is necessary, match your speed to changing conditions and avoid known problem areas.