Tragic Illinois Semitruck Crash: 5 Dead, Ammonia Leak Evacuation
A semitruck carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia overturned in Illinois, causing five fatalities and an evacuation of 500 residents due to an ammonia leak. Another five people were hospitalized. The NTSB is investigating the crash, which involved multiple vehicles. Effingham County officials described the situation as "very serious" and "fluid." The leak has been partially patched, but approximately 4,000 gallons of ammonia have been released.