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Massive 50-Car Pileup on Missouri Interstate Leaves at Least 5 Dead

MEGA CRASH

The Mississippi County EMS said they believe someone hit the brakes in foggy weather, causing a disastrous chain reaction.

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Foggy weather may be to blame for a massive pileup on a Missouri interstate that killed at least five people on Thursday morning. A staggering 40 to 50 cars were involved in the crash, according to Mississippi County EMS director Zach Bolden. He said investigators believe someone hit the brakes, causing a disastrous chain reaction. Some vehicles caught on fire, including several tractor-trailers.

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