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More than 70 vehicles were reportedly involved in numerous crashes on Interstate 55 from milepost 76 to 78 on May 1, 2023, Illinois State Police said. Officials updated the death toll for the multi-vehicle pileup to eight. The crashes happened during a dust storm described as similar to “whiteout” conditions.
First responders work the scene after a series of deadly crashes involving at least 72 vehicles that shut down Interstate 55 near Springfield on May 1, 2023.
First responders work the scene after a series of deadly crashes involving at least 72 vehicles that shut down Interstate 55 near Springfield on May 1, 2023.
Eight people were killed and more than 30 injured after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash and shut down I-55, according to Illinois State Police. At least 72 vehicles were involved in the pileup in Montgomery County on May 1, 2023.
Eight people were killed and more than 30 injured after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash and shut down I-55, according to Illinois State Police. At least 72 vehicles were involved in the pileup in Montgomery County on May 1, 2023.
Smoke billows after a deadly crash involving at least 72 vehicles shut down Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois on May 1, 2023. Two tractor-trailers caught fire.
Smoke billows after a deadly crash involving at least 72 vehicles shut down Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois on May 1, 2023. Two tractor-trailers caught fire.
Cars and trucks are piled up along Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois on May 1, 2023. State police said a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in south-central Illinois led to numerous crashes and multiple fatalities.
Cars and trucks are piled up along Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois on May 1, 2023. State police said a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in south-central Illinois led to numerous crashes and multiple fatalities.
A crash involving at least 72 vehicles shut down Interstate 55 in Illinois on May 1, 2023.
A crash involving at least 72 vehicles shut down Interstate 55 in Illinois on May 1, 2023.
Multiple vehicle crashes shut down a section of Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois, amid low-visibility driving conditions due to severe blowing dust in the area, according to Illinois State Police.
Multiple vehicle crashes shut down a section of Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois, amid low-visibility driving conditions due to severe blowing dust in the area, according to Illinois State Police.
Smoldering wreckage is seen after a deadly crash involving at least 72 vehicles shut down Interstate 55 in Illinois on May 1, 2023. Those injured ranged from 2 to 80 years of age.
Smoldering wreckage is seen after a deadly crash involving at least 72 vehicles shut down Interstate 55 in Illinois on May 1, 2023. Those injured ranged from 2 to 80 years of age.
A long line of traffic is stopped ahead of a deadly pileup involving at least 72 vehicles along Interstate 55 near Springfield on May 1, 2023.
A long line of traffic is stopped ahead of a deadly pileup involving at least 72 vehicles along Interstate 55 near Springfield on May 1, 2023.
First responders work along Interstate 55 after fatal vehicle crashes amid low-visibility driving conditions due to severe blowing dust in the area on May 1, 2023. More than 70 vehicles were reportedly involved.
First responders work along Interstate 55 after fatal vehicle crashes amid low-visibility driving conditions due to severe blowing dust in the area on May 1, 2023. More than 70 vehicles were reportedly involved.
Dust limits visibility along Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois after a 72-vehicle pileup on May 1, 2023. Eight people were killed.
Dust limits visibility along Interstate 55 in downstate Illinois after a 72-vehicle pileup on May 1, 2023. Eight people were killed.
Some of the vehicles involved in Monday's deadly dust storm pileup crash sit in an area just off Interstate 55 in the town of Divernon on May 2, 2023.
Some of the vehicles involved in Monday’s deadly dust storm pileup crash sit in an area just off Interstate 55 in the town of Divernon on May 2, 2023.
Some of the vehicles involved in the deadly dust storm pileup crash sit in an area just off I-55 in the town of Divernon on May 2, 2023. More than 70 vehicles were reportedly involved in numerous crashes the day before.
Some of the vehicles involved in the deadly dust storm pileup crash sit in an area just off I-55 in the town of Divernon on May 2, 2023. More than 70 vehicles were reportedly involved in numerous crashes the day before.