12 minutes agoChain accident in Illinois, where over 90 cars were involved, reports of many deaths
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Many lost their lives, and at least 30 others have been hospitals, as a storm of sand led to a chain accident on the 55th highway from Springfield to Illinois. U.S. police have reported that at least 90 cars were involved in the accident, yet it is not known exactly how many people lost their lives. Part of the highway [...]
U.S. police have reported that at least 90 cars were involved in the accident, yet it is not known exactly how many people lost their lives.
Part of the highway is closed, and is expected to remain so until afternoon hours Wednesday.
Officials have opened accession centres for the reunification of families of victims of this accident in the town of Divernon near the highway.
Videos and photos published on social networks show clouds of smoke and burned cars, and many others damaged kh was also reported on explosions.
Strong winds create a storm of sand that reduces the risk of visibility.
The mayor of Springfield did not reveal how many people have lost their lives but pointed out that over 30 people have been injured and sent to the hospital.
