72 Car Crash Kills 6

A dust storm in central Illinois resulted in a massive 72 car pile-up, resulting in six deaths and over 30 injuries. One person said “It felt like a war zone”.  Crews worked to clear the roads, which included many hazardous spills. Visibility was near zero, as the dust storm hit suddenly without warning. Drivers were unable to put on their brakes in time to avoid collision, which resulted in chain reaction accidents. Emergency responders had trouble getting through to help victims. The storm covered an area of 20-30 miles and such storms are common in Illinois.

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