An ice storm in the Pacific Northwest led to a power line falling on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, killing three people and injuring a baby. The chaotic situation unfolded when dispatchers started receiving frantic calls about a downed power line and people appearing to be electrocuted, according to a statement from the city's fire department. It is believed the victims were electrocuted after they got out of the vehicle, and the power company later de-energized the line, without specifying which company. The ice storm made driving and walking virtually impossible as roads and sidewalks were coated in slick ice, leading to numerous accidents and dangerous conditions.

The storm hit the northwest corner of the U.S. as much of the rest of the country coped with bitter weather. Some 90,000 homes and businesses across the U.S. — mostly in Oregon — did not have power as of late Wednesday, according to PowerOutage.us. Freezing temperatures spread as far south as North Florida, and conditions have been responsible for multiple deaths throughout the country.

The National Weather Service has warned of freezing rain returning to the region, which could further add to the already treacherous conditions. Portland transportation officials have urged the public to stay off the roads, and numerous school districts have canceled classes due to the dangerous conditions. The situation across the nation has led to numerous reports of weather-related deaths, accidents, and power outages as communities struggle to cope with the extreme conditions.