Lessons from the sudden, fatal dust storm that caused a 72-vehicle pileup on 1-55
May 16, 2023
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A sudden dust storm caused low visibility conditions that led to 72 vehicles colliding on Interstate 55 in Illinois on May 1. Seven people died and 37 others were injured. We look into what happened, how common these types of storms are in the Midwest and what drivers can do to better their chances of survival in similar situations.