"Tragic 150-Car Pileup on I-55 Leaves Drivers Desperate for Aid"

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"Tragic 150-Car Pileup on I-55 Leaves Drivers Desperate for Aid"
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Drivers involved in a 168-car pile-up on I-55 in Manchac, Louisiana, called 911 in a state of shock and confusion, pleading for help. The 911 recordings reveal their disorientation and attempts to describe the chaotic scene, including fiery crashes and mangled vehicles. Emergency services responded to the scene, transporting 46 patients to hospitals. The dense superfog and poor visibility contributed to the deadly accident, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths. Cleanup and assessment of the bridge are underway, and I-55 remains closed.

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