NEWS ALERT: Multiple deaths reported from Texas ice storm, power outages top 400K [VIDEOS]

Seven people have been reported dead from an ice storm that has hit Texas and caused more than 400,000 power outages across the state.

The Weather Channel reported that the storm has caused dangerous icy road conditions that have caused vehicles to slide on the ice. The deaths began as early as Monday and have ticked up as the storm has progressed.

A 49-year-old woman was killed Monday when she lost control of her pickup truck and hit a tree because of the icy roads, while a 45-year-old man died after he was thrown from his car after he lost control on an overpass. Another person was killed in a 10-car pileup in Austin on Tuesday.

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Hundreds of flights were reportedly cancelled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, due to the icy conditions.

CBS News reported that 8 people have been killed as a result of the dangerous storm.

“The crippling ice storm has caused more than 200 car crashes in Forth Worth alone — and left hundreds of thousands without power,” CBS reported.

At least eight people have been killed, as a dangerous winter storm continues to pummel millions in Texas and Arkansas.

The crippling ice storm has caused more than 200 car crashes in Forth Worth alone — and left hundreds of thousands without power. pic.twitter.com/1GmBtuBAOX

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 2, 2023

Several videos have been posted on social media of the deadly storm’s effects:

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY in Fort Worth, Texas encased in ice from long-duration ice storm!

Ice storm warning continues until 9 am this morning.

Stay safe especially on the elevated road surfaces! @accuweather pic.twitter.com/PI48dWgdM6

— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) February 2, 2023

DALLAS encased in ~quarter inch of accretion from freezing rain overnight. Surface temperature rising up through 32F. Roads melting. Planes flying in to DFW. Ice storm coverage for @accuweather pic.twitter.com/H9Pls2N1QG

— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) February 2, 2023

There was a massive pileup on I-10:

#BREAKING: Major pileup with multiple injuries reported on I-10
⁰#VanHorn | #Texas ⁰⁰Watch terrifying video as 12+ vehicles have pileup on the Interstate I-10 about 40 miles east of Van Horn, Texas due to icy conditions on roads, causing multiple people to be injured pic.twitter.com/nyVc5ag5t5

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 1, 2023

How much more Texan can you get during this Winter Ice Storm? This family in North Texas had some fun today with a one-horse open sleigh. 🧊

: Lynzee Martinez

Remember you can share photos & videos with us anytime: https://t.co/JkDrXi0EuW | @cbsaustin #texasicestorm pic.twitter.com/J70c6i2EDx

— John-Carlos Estrada (@Mr_JCE) January 31, 2023

Multiple accidents on 35W near and north of Fort Worth, Texas with moderate freezing rain @accuweather pic.twitter.com/xqxmnCW4tP

— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) February 1, 2023

It’s an icy start to #GroundhogDay in Fort Worth, TX. Icy roads, trees and other surfaces. The ice storm warning expires at 9AM, but use caution all day as icy conditions persist. Power outages are high, along with flight cancellations. @weatherchannel continues live coverage. pic.twitter.com/drZEwsXQoL

— Justin Michaels (@JMichaelsNews) February 2, 2023

A Texas resident was surprised to find a trampoline net completely frozen after an ice storm pic.twitter.com/ddnNQpRMWj

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 2, 2023

A mess of ice, sleet and snow lingered across much of the southern U.S. as hundreds of thousands in Texas endured freezing temperatures.

Meanwhile, forecasters said Mother Nature had record-breaking cold on tap for the upper Midwest and New England. https://t.co/gRjtkDsHxN

— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 2, 2023

7 deaths reported from Texas ice storm, outages top 400K https://t.co/jqHockFEkp pic.twitter.com/bFCBswADv5

— The Hill (@thehill) February 2, 2023

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