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At least 7 killed in 20-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm

Utah Highway Patrol says 20 vehicles were involved in a pileup crash during a sandstorm that killed at least seven people

Via AP news wire
Monday 26 July 2021 06:39 BST
Fatal Pileup Crash Utah
Fatal Pileup Crash Utah

At least seven people were killed in a 20-vehicle pileup crash during a sandstorm Sunday afternoon, Utah Highway Patrol said.

The crashes happened on Interstate 15 near the town of Kanosh, according to a news release. Several people were reportedly taken to hospitals in critical condition. Ground and air ambulances were used to transport crash victims.

The pileup occurred during a period of high winds that caused a dust or sandstorm which reduced visibility, the highway patrol said.

I-15 remained partially shut down late Sunday. Traffic was redirected around the crash site.

Kanosh is located about 160 miles (258 kilometers) south of Salt Lake City

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