Deadly Illinois Semi Crash: Multiple Fatalities and Ammonia Evacuation
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Multiple fatalities have been reported after a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia crashed in Effingham County, Illinois. The crash resulted in an ammonia leak, leading to the evacuation of parts of Teutopolis. Emergency crews are working to contain the leak, and an evacuation order remains in place. Anhydrous ammonia is a highly concentrated form of ammonia that can cause severe irritation and burns. Effingham County has an estimated population of about 34,000.
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- Truck accident in Illinois causes "multiple" deaths and an ammonia leak that leads to an evacuation The Associated Press
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- Illinois semitruck crash causes"multiple fatalities," ammonia leak evacuation for residents CBS News
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