At least seven dead after severe sandstorm causes 20-car pileup
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, US, 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.
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I-15 remained partially shut down late Sunday. Traffic was redirected around the crash site.
Kanosh is located about 258 kilometres south of Salt Lake City.
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