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A "superfog" event caused by a combination of wildfire smoke and heavy fog resulted in multiple accidents, including one fatality, on Interstate-10 near New Orleans. The near-zero visibility conditions overwhelmed drivers, leading to the closure of sections of the highway. This is the second such incident in two weeks, highlighting the increased risk due to extreme drought and wildfire conditions in the region.
A massive vehicle pileup in Louisiana, which resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries, was caused by a dangerously thick "superfog" exacerbated by nearby wildfires. Superfog occurs when moisture in the air mixes with smoke from burning brush and trees in marshlands, reducing visibility to less than 10 feet. The low-visibility conditions were worsened by calm winds and humidity in the area. Marsh fires, fueled by extreme drought conditions, have been more frequent in Louisiana, increasing the chances of developing superfog.
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.
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.
A "superfog" caused by a combination of dense fog and smoke from marsh fires led to numerous traffic accidents, including multi-car pileups, in southeast Louisiana. Sections of Interstates 55 and 10 remained closed, and the causeway over Lake Pontchartrain was intermittently shut down. The National Weather Service attributed the "superfog" to the mixture of smoke and fog, with visibility expected to improve as the fog lifted. The duration of the marsh fires and their impact on visibility remains uncertain, leading to class cancellations and delayed openings for several schools in the area.