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.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — At least six people were killed after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash along a major highway in central Illinois on Monday, officials said.
Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said there were at least six dead and more than 30 people were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. He said those injured in the wrecks ranged in age from 2 to 80 years old. He said the interstate in southern Sangamon and northern Montgomery counties would remain closed as officials investigate and clear vehicles."The cause of the crash is due to excessive winds blowing dirt from farm fields across the highway leading to zero visibility," Illinois State Police said in a news release.
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