Multiple incidents cause I-55 closure in southern Illinois.

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I-55 is closed in two places in southern Illinois due to blackout conditions caused by high winds blowing dirt from nearby farm fields across the road, resulting in dozens of crashes. The highway is shut down between Litchfield and Divernon, and drivers are urged to take an alternative route. HAZMAT trained first-responders are responding to a wreck with over 20 vehicles involved. The Divernon City Hall is being used as a reunification center for families of people involved in the crash.
- I-55 closed in southern Illinois after high winds cause black-out conditions KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
- I-55 shut down due to a multiple vehicle crash newschannel20.com
- I-55 Shut Down in Both Directions Due to ‘Large Crash' Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois NBC Chicago
- Dust cloud causes crashes, closes I-55 for 28 miles wcia.com
- State Police responds to deadly traffic crash in Livingston County CIProud.com
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