Multiple crashes slow traffic on WB I-40 near Clines Corners

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — State transportation officials and New Mexico State Police responded to multiple crashes on westbound I-40 in Guadalupe County near mile post 240 Wednesday.

New Mexico Department of Transportation officials said heavy snow and wind gusts of 50 to 60 miles per hour complicated snow and ice removal.

Medical officials at the Guadalupe County Hospital told KOB 4 they were standing by for any injured in the crashes. At this time, there are no reports of any serious injuries.