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Massive pileup on I-55 south of Springfield, Illinois has closed the interstate for nearly 30 miles. Blowing dust off freshly plowed fields led to very low visibility#ilwx
: Nathan Cormier pic.twitter.com/im7QLE8BTp— Nick Hausen (@NickHausenWx) May 1, 2023
#UPDATE: Illinois interstate 55 pileup here’s what we know
– Occurred shortly before 1:00pm CST
– Dust storm reported in area shortly before crash
– 100+ vehicles involved
– 5+ fatalities reported
– Dozens injured
– Emergency crews now searching
– Multiple medical helicopters… pic.twitter.com/ctrklJVGqU— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 1, 2023
Interstate 55 in southern Sangamon and northern Montgomery counties remains closed in both directions because of numerous crashes caused by a dust storm, which has greatly reduced visibility. (photo via @wics_abc20) pic.twitter.com/rYbWKndJa6
— IDOT_Illinois (@IDOT_Illinois) May 1, 2023
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