"Deadly 'Superfog' Wreaks Havoc on New Orleans Roads, Leaving Destruction in its Wake"

A "superfog" caused by marsh fire smoke and dense fog led to a series of crashes involving over 150 vehicles on Interstate 55 near New Orleans, resulting in at least seven deaths and 25 injuries. Crews worked to clear the wreckage, while hazardous driving conditions prompted school closures. The highway remained closed for inspection, and the Louisiana state police warned that the death toll could rise. The crashes left a scene of mangled and scorched vehicles, with some people trapped and others seeking medical aid. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the area.