A sandstorm on Monday caused a chain collision of dozens of vehicles on Interstate I-55 in Illinois, USA. Several people were killed and at least 30 were injured,” the statement said. Reuters who is quoting the police. The cause of the accident was the lack of visibility for drivers due to the storm.
The chain collision, which took place around 11:00 local time (17:00 Lisbon), involved 40 to 60 cars and about 20 commercial vehicles, including tractor trailers.
A state police spokesman told a press conference that more than 30 people had been taken to area hospitals and “several deaths” had been reported.
The accident set fire to two trucks, and it is possible that one of them exploded.
In pictures released by local media, several cars collided in a chain and a thick cloud of dust and smoke can be seen at the scene.
The section of the road where the accident occurred will be closed until Tuesday afternoon.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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