At least 5 multi-vehicle crashes occurred on interstates in Pennsylvania and New York on Thursday, involving dozens of cars. One person was killed.

Multiple vehicle pileups occurred on major highways during snow and slick roads in New York and Pennsylvania on Thursday, sending at least seven people to the hospital and causing one fatality.

As many as 37 vehicles piled up on I-81 near Lafayette, New York, 10 miles south of Syracuse, at around 2:20 p.m. EST Thursday. KY3.com says that seven people were taken to area hospitals, and the interstate was temporarily closed in both directions for around five hours. Video from the New York State police showed several dozen cars and several trucks entangled.

A multi-vehicle accident on I-79 northbound at exit 122, near Jackson Center, Pennsylvania, closed the interstate for several hours. Erie News Now reported that a 22-year-old Erie resident died in the incident, which was about halfway between Pittsburgh and Erie.

At 1:40 p.m. on I-90 westbound near Erie, Pennsylvania, all lanes of the interstate were closed for several hours after more than one multi-vehicle crash, according to YourErie.com. Video from storm chasers showed multiple jackknifed tractor-trailers and smashed cars. One large pileup resulted in a “massive EMS and rescue response,” according to storm chasers, but no information on casualties was available.

There were other accidents across Erie County, including one involving a Fairview School District school bus, according to a video from Live Storms Media, showing a bus being towed out of a ditch.

Another pileup took place on I-80 Thursday morning around 10:30 a.m. near Clarion, Pennsylvania. The accident caused the temporary closure of I-80 at Exit 60, WTAJ reported. Video from storm chasers showed multiple semi trucks jackknifed at the bottom of a hill on a curve. There was no word on the number of injured. Storm chasers said smaller multi-vehicle crashes also occurred behind the main incident.

A multi-vehicle crash occurred 13 miles east of Erie, Pennsylvania, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon near exit 89. I-86 westbound was closed until 4:30 p.m., YourErie.com said. No information on injuries was available.

Unfortunately, chances for snow squalls continue over the Northeast into next week. These sudden heavy snow events can quickly cause visibility to become reduced and roads to become slick. If you encounter a snow squall, use our safe winter driving tips or follow the advice in the video below about driving in snowsqualls.

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CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — A 35-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday morning in Chester, Pennsylvania, leaving neighbors shaken and police searching for the person responsible.

Karen Tate said she was distraught to learn her neighbor, whom she described as respectful and kind, had been the victim.

“He was a loving young guy and he was very, very respectful,” Tate said.

She added that he was “very helpful” to her.

“Every time he would see me outside, he would always say, ‘You all right? You ok? Do you need me to do anything?’” she continued.

Police said the man was shot around 9 a.m. on Wilson Street near the corner of 3rd Street. He was struck twice in the chest and once in the leg.

“Nine a.m., the last thing you think you’re going to get is a shooting, especially down this area,” Chester Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell said.

Investigators said several witnesses were nearby. Officers responded quickly, but a suspect fled before they arrived.

Police said the shooter left in a black Dodge Caravan.

As some officers searched for the vehicle, others transported the victim to Christiana Hospital. Police said he died from his injuries.

Blackwell said the shooting began as an argument, though the motive remains under investigation.

“For an argument to turn to someone being shot, we have to do better, we have to use some emotional intelligence and a life is not worth an argument. A life is never worth an argument,” she said.

Those who knew the victim are grieving what they call a senseless loss.

“We’ve lost a lot, I’ve lost, and I know a lot of people that have lost and it’s senseless. It’s totally senseless,” Tate said.

Sources said police tracked down the vehicle believed to be involved, but no arrests have been made.