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accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Tragic 150-Car Pileup on I-55 Leaves Drivers Desperate for Aid"

Drivers involved in a 168-car pile-up on I-55 in Manchac, Louisiana, called 911 in a state of shock and confusion, pleading for help. The 911 recordings reveal their disorientation and attempts to describe the chaotic scene, including fiery crashes and mangled vehicles. Emergency services responded to the scene, transporting 46 patients to hospitals. The dense superfog and poor visibility contributed to the deadly accident, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths. Cleanup and assessment of the bridge are underway, and I-55 remains closed.

via FOX 8 Local First|
#168-car-pile-up#911-recordings#accidentsdisasters
traffictransportation2 years ago

"Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-55 South of Ponchatoula Causes Road Closure"

Part of I-55 south of Ponchatoula is closed until further notice due to a multi-vehicle accident. The closure affects both northbound and southbound lanes between Exit 22 and Exit 7. Motorists will be redirected onto US 51. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will conduct a comprehensive inspection of the bridge once the scene is clear. The closure is expected to remain in effect until further notice. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and stay updated through the DOTD website and social media channels.

via an17.com|
#dotd#i-55#multi-vehicle-crash
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Multiple wrecks and vehicle fire on I-55 leave casualties and road closure

At least two people have died and 30 others have been injured in a series of 25 crashes on Interstate 55 in Louisiana, caused by hazardous road conditions due to fog and smoke from marsh fires. The crashes occurred in three different spots along the highway, involving three 18-wheelers, two of which were fully engulfed in flames. Over 100 people were stranded on the interstate, and authorities expect more fatalities to be confirmed as the rescue effort continues.

via WAFB|
#accidentsdisasters#crashes#fatalities
tragedy2 years ago

Champaign couple among 7 killed in I-55 dust storm pile up accident.

Three siblings from Champaign are mourning the loss of their parents, Amy and Mike, who died in the I-55 dust storm on Monday. Elizabeth Zinchuk, one of the siblings, is grieving for the future she'll never get with them, including them seeing her children as grandparents. Her mother had up to 60 piano students, and her students' parents are planning a recital in her honor. A go-fund-me account has been set up to help the children navigate arrangements.

via wcia.com|
#champaign#dust-storm#i-55
tragedy2 years ago

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.

via WAND|
#fatalities#first-responders#i-55
tragedy2 years ago

Deadly Illinois Pileup Leaves Two Unidentified Victims

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.

via WAND|
#blowing-dust#i-55#illinois-state-police
accidents2 years ago

"Dust storm causes deadly 72-vehicle pileup in Illinois"

A dust storm in central Illinois caused a pile-up crash of over 70 cars, killing six people and injuring more than 30 others. The incident occurred on I-55, which was closed for nearly 20 miles. The dust storm was caused by high winds blowing dirt from nearby farm fields onto the interstate, reducing visibility to near zero. The injuries range from minor to life-threatening, and those hurt are 2 to 80 years old. The roadway is not expected to reopen until at least Tuesday morning.

via WLS-TV|
#accidents#dust-storm#fatalities
accidents2 years ago

Deadly Dust Storm Causes Multiple Crashes on Illinois Highway

A dust storm caused multiple vehicle crashes and fatalities on Interstate 55 in Illinois, involving about 20 commercial motor vehicles and 40 to 60 passenger cars. Over 30 people were transported for injuries, and the number of fatalities has not been confirmed. The crashes were caused by excessive winds blowing dirt from farm fields across the highway leading to zero visibility. I-55 is currently shut down in both directions from milepost 63 to milepost 80, and state police are investigating.

via Chicago Tribune|
#accidents#dust-storm#fatalities
weather2 years ago

Multiple incidents cause I-55 closure in southern Illinois.

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.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|
#crashes#dust-storm#i-55