Fatal Ammonia Exposure: Tragic Illinois Tanker Truck Crash Claims Lives
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Five people, including two children, were killed in a tanker truck crash in rural Illinois, apparently due to exposure to anhydrous ammonia. The truck overturned on a highway, releasing a large plume cloud of the hazardous material. Autopsies are scheduled to confirm the cause of death. Seven others were treated for ammonia exposure. The crash site was evacuated, and an investigation is underway by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Topics:nation#accidentsdisasters#ammonia-exposure#fatalities#illinois#investigation#tanker-truck-crash
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