Deadly Dust Storm Causes Massive Pileup on Illinois Highway.

The Illinois State Police have discovered a seventh fatality from the May 1, 2023, pileup crash on I-55 near milepost 76. A total of 37 people were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to critical, and approximately 72 vehicles were involved in the crashes that occurred in both northbound and southbound lanes of I-55 between mile post 72 and 78 near Farmersville in Montgomery County. First responders from various agencies and emergency medical services provided assistance, and the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and the Illinois Secretary of State Police also provided personnel on the scene.