Litchfield, ME : Several people injured in a four-vehicle crash on the Maine Turnpike on Monday morning, February 16, 2015

Several people were hurt in a four-vehicle crash Monday morning on the Maine Turnpike in Litchfield that was caused by blowing and drifting snow.

Maine State Police said a woman driving in the southbound passing lane hit a snowdrift just before 10 a.m., causing her car to roll over.

A second vehicle then struck the woman's car. Police said a third vehicle then T-boned the second vehicle.

A fourth vehicle went off the highway while trying to avoid the crash.

Several people were injured, but no injuries were life-threatening, according to police.

The southbound lanes were closed for about an hour.

Speeds were lowered on the turnpike to 45 mph because of the drifting snow.

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Blowing, drifting snow causes turnpike crash