High winds in Illinois wreaked havoc this week.
The winds created a dust storm that made it impossible to see on a local highway.
The result of which was a massive pileup that left six dead and dozens injured.
Horror on the Highway
This was one of the most horrific things I have ever seen take place on a highway.
Winds were gusting up to 45 mph that day.
With fields nearby, the dirt started to fly and drivers could not even see the front of their hoods at times.
The result was a 72-vehicle accident…
Police stated, “At 10:55 a.m. there was a crash on northbound Interstate 55 at Milepost 76.
“At the same time, there were numerous crashes on southbound Interstate 55 at Milepost 76.
“The crashes occurred within a two-mile stretch — from roughly Milepost 76 to Milepost 78.
“Reports show there are six fatalities, all occurring in the northbound lanes.
“At this time, one decedent has been identified as 88-year-old Shirley Harper of Franklin, WI.
“The Montgomery County Corner’s Office is working diligently to identify the other five individuals and notify their families.”
Let’s just hope that death toll stays where it is and the injured all recover.
Source: Fox News
