Light Snow Leads To Accidents In Western Md.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- Maryland State Police are reporting a 10-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 between Frederick and Hagerstown. 

Police say seven victims, mostly children, were taken to Washington County Hospital after the pile-up in snowy conditions at the 38-mile marker around 11 a.m. Friday. 

The slick dusting of snow caused numerous other fender-benders in Washington and Frederick counties. 

State police in Frederick County put their snow emergency plan into effect at 11 a.m., restricting parking on designated emergency routes. 

 The National Weather Service says the snow should end by early afternoon.

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