Tragic Illinois Semitruck Crash: 5 Dead, Ammonia Leak Evacuation
TL;DR
A semitruck carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia overturned in Illinois, causing five fatalities and an evacuation of 500 residents due to an ammonia leak. Another five people were hospitalized. The NTSB is investigating the crash, which involved multiple vehicles. Effingham County officials described the situation as "very serious" and "fluid." The leak has been partially patched, but approximately 4,000 gallons of ammonia have been released.
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- Illinois semitruck crash causes 5 fatalities and an ammonia leak evacuation for residents; NTSB investigating CBS News
- Multiple fatalities, evacuation order in place after semi carrying ammonia crashes in Illinois CNN
- 5 dead near Teutopolis, Illinois, after crash causes truck to leak anhydrous ammonia USA TODAY
- Five dead, residents evacuated after anhydrous leak in Effingham County Journal Gazette / Times-Courier
- Anhydrous Ammonia Truck Crash in Illinois Leaves 5 Dead The New York Times
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