Massive pileup on I-55 south of Springfield, Illinois has closed the interstate for nearly 30 miles. Blowing dust off freshly plowed fields led to very low visibility#ilwx
🎥: Nathan Cormier pic.twitter.com/im7QLE8BTp

— Nick Hausen (@NickHausenWx) May 1, 2023

🚨#BREAKING: Dust storm leads to catastrophic 100+ vehicle pileup with multiple severe to critical injuries

📌#Farmersville | #Illinois

Currently, Numerous emergency personnel have responded to a significant vehicular pileup occurring in the southern region of Springfield,… pic.twitter.com/nnQeXxOtVg

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 1, 2023

DEVELOPING: "Multiple" people are dead after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash on an Illinois interstate, authorities say.

More than 30 people were transported to the hospital, according to state police. https://t.co/T1uotGreoW pic.twitter.com/XURkqsgM3T

— ABC News (@ABC) May 1, 2023

🚨#UPDATE: Illinois interstate 55 pileup here’s what we know
- Occurred shortly before 1:00pm CST
- Dust storm reported in area shortly before crash
- 100+ vehicles involved
- 5+ fatalities reported
- Dozens injured
- Emergency crews now searching
- Multiple medical helicopters… pic.twitter.com/ctrklJVGqU

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 1, 2023