Interstate 55 in southern Illinois reopens after a devastating big rig accident

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

🛣️ Interstate 55 in southern Illinois reopens after a devastating big rig accident.

A chain reaction crash along a 2-mile stretch of Illinois’ Interstate 55 left six people dead and almost 40 injured on May 1. The collision occurred amid high winds, which raised dust from nearby farm fields and obscured visibility. Around 40 to 60 cars, as well as several tractor-trailers, were involved in the crash, which took place north of St. Louis and south of Springfield.

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