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The Kansas Highway Patrol has closed Interstate 70 in both directions between the Colorado state line and Colby due to low visibility from high winds and blowing dust, urging drivers to use caution and delay trips if possible. Cleanup of vehicle crashes blocking the roadway is underway, with no estimated time for reopening provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Two of the six victims from the massive I-55 pile up crash in Illinois are still unidentified, and the Illinois State Police are seeking the public's help to identify them. The crash involved 72 vehicles and was caused by blowing dust in the area. Six people were killed, and more than 30 were injured. The interstate was reopened on Tuesday morning, and the majority of vehicles involved in the crash will be released on May 3, 2023.
Strong winds carried dust from the San Luis Valley to Colorado Springs, causing a blowing dust advisory due to low visibility and hazardous driving conditions. Another advisory will be in effect for some areas in southern Colorado on Tuesday. The National Weather Service issues dust advisories to warn people, especially those sensitive to dust, to stay indoors when there's a lot of dust outside.