Six Dead After Illinois Dust Storm Causes 60-Car Pileup

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The massive pile-up along I-55 involved “40 to 60 passenger cars” and multiple tractor-trailers, at least two of which caught fire, authorities said.

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Published May 1 2023 5:02PM EDT

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At least six people were killed after a dust storm caused between 40 to 60 passenger cars to crash along a major highway in Illinois on Monday, officials said.

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Six Dead After Illinois Dust Storm Causes 60-Car Pileup

The massive pile-up along I-55 involved “40 to 60 passenger cars” and multiple tractor-trailers, at least two of which caught fire, authorities said.

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