At least 6 dead after Illinois dust storm causes massive pileup on highway
kicked up by strong winds caused numerous vehicle collisions on Interstate 55 that killed at least six people on Monday, police said., Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick told reporters, after dangerous clouds of dust and dirt blew over the highway from nearby farm fields.First responders attend the scene of a multi-car pileup on Interstate 55 in Montgomery County, Ill., on May 1, 2023, after high winds kicked up dangerous clouds of dust from nearby farm fields.
“The cause of the crashes is due to excessive winds blowing dirt from farm fields across the highway, leading to zero visibility,” he said. The National Weather Service said winds were gusting between 56 and 74 kph, adding the dust came from “newly plowed fields.” Be careful while driving on I-55 in northern Montgomery County IL. Combination of newly plowed fields & gusty northwest winds is generating a dust storm in this area. Also, there have been reports of several accidents in the area due to reduction in visibility.
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