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Deadly Illinois Semi Crash: Multiple Fatalities and Ammonia Evacuation

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Deadly Illinois Semi Crash: Multiple Fatalities and Ammonia Evacuation
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Multiple fatalities have been reported after a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia crashed in Effingham County, Illinois. The crash resulted in an ammonia leak, leading to the evacuation of parts of Teutopolis. Emergency crews are working to contain the leak, and an evacuation order remains in place. Anhydrous ammonia is a highly concentrated form of ammonia that can cause severe irritation and burns. Effingham County has an estimated population of about 34,000.

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  1. Multiple fatalities, evacuation order in place after semi carrying ammonia crashes in Illinois  CNN
  2. UPDATE: At least five dead after crash, ammonia leak in Effingham County  wcia.com
  3. Truck accident in Illinois causes "multiple" deaths and an ammonia leak that leads to an evacuation  The Associated Press
  4. Teutopolis Crash: Multiple people killed after semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia crashes prompting evacuation  WLS-TV
  5. Illinois semitruck crash causes"multiple fatalities," ammonia leak evacuation for residents  CBS News

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