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Dust storm in Illinois causes 'multiple' fatalities after 40 to 60 cars crash on major highway
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Source: CNN
Multiple fatalities have been reported after a dust storm caused at least 40 to 60 cars to crash along a major highway in Central Illinois on Monday, officials said.
The crashes along I-55 led to the interstate closing in Sangamon and Montgomery counties, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The city of Springfield, the state capital, is in Sangamon County.
Illinois State Police Captain Ryan Starrick said at least “40 to 60 passenger cars” were involved in the crashes and they have reports of “multiple fatalities” and more than 30 people being hospitalized.
At least two semi trucks caught fire in the crashes, according to Starrick.
The crashes along I-55 led to the interstate closing in Sangamon and Montgomery counties, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The city of Springfield, the state capital, is in Sangamon County.
Illinois State Police Captain Ryan Starrick said at least “40 to 60 passenger cars” were involved in the crashes and they have reports of “multiple fatalities” and more than 30 people being hospitalized.
At least two semi trucks caught fire in the crashes, according to Starrick.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/01/us/illinois-dust-storm-crashes/index.html
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