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First responders across Central Virginia respond to hundreds of crashes amid winter storm

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RICHMOND, Va. — From fender benders to cars getting pulled out of ditches, Wednesday was busy for tow truck drivers, police and paramedics in Central Virginia as a winter storm made travel tricky.

CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett was at the scene of a crash involving an SVU and a GRTC bus at Thompson Street and Monument Avenue, one of 74 crashes Richmond police worked throughout the day.

Crash GRTC bus, SUV

The Virginia State Police have worked more than 400 crashes on the highways statewide, down 50% from last week's ice storm that resulted in nearly 1,000 crashes.

Chesterfield said they have worked more than 125 crashes since 6 a.m., with Henrico reporting 75.

Watch: Gov. Youngkin gives winter storm update

There have been no serious injuries so far. Most of the crashes have resulted in property damage.

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