Deadly Dust Storm Causes Multiple Crashes on Illinois Interstate 55
TL;DR
Six people were killed and over 30 were injured in pileup crashes involving up to 80 vehicles on Interstate 55 in Illinois after a dust storm swept through the area, causing "zero visibility" conditions. The crashes involved about 20 commercial vehicles and 40 to 60 cars, including two tractor-trailers that caught fire. The highway remains closed in both directions, and drivers are urged to seek alternate routes.
- Six Dead After Dust Storm Causes Crashes on Interstate 55 in Illinois The New York Times
- Dust storm in Illinois leaves at least 6 dead after dozens of vehicles crash on major highway, officials say CNN
- Multiple fatalities after dust cloud cause 60-car crash, closes I-55 for 28 miles WGN News
- NWS issues blowing dust warning in 3 Central IL counties wcia.com
- Illinois I-55 Springfield dust storm pileup | FOX6 News Milwaukee FOX6 News Milwaukee
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