HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Emergency crews are working to remove cars that are still stranded on and off roads in Henry County.
“I went to take a right here but lost traction in my tires,” Stockbridge resident, Brandon Kirkley told Channel 2′s Audrey Washington.
Brandon Kirkley said he was almost home, but the ice-covered roads had other plans.
“It came out of nowhere,” Kirkley explained.
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The snow and ice on Tuesday made for dangerous conditions. Wednesday, Channel 2 Action News found dozens of cars, simply stuck.
On Hillcrest Street in Stockbridge, Channel 2 Action News counted at least seven cars abandoned on the side of the road and inside ditches.
Kirkley said thankfully his friend will help pull his car from the side of the road.
“I’m just waiting on my buddy in the white truck to get here and we’re going to use my straps and pull me out,” Kirkley added.
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But others were not so lucky.
Many drivers lost control on slippery hills and bridges.
Cars were left smashed and badly damaged.
Wednesday, Henry County Emergency Management asked for people to stay off the roads because the roads are too slick and still need to be treated.
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