‘Multiple fatalities’ in vehicle pileup caused by dust storm on I-55 in Illinois

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May 01, 2023 View online 1/ 'Multiple fatalities' in vehicle pileup caused by dust storm on I-55 in Illinois A massive dust storm caused several vehicle pileup on Interstate 55 south of Springfield, Illinois leading to multiple fatalities, according to police.   The multiple crashes occurred on Monday morning (1 May) at mile marker 76 on I-55 in both the northbound and southbound direction, Illinois State Police said in a press conference posted to Facebook.   Preliminary information revealed that approximately 20 commercial motor vehicles and 40-60 passenger cars were involved in the crash, a press release from the Illinois State Police posted to Facebook said.   Two tractor-semi-trailer trucks caught fire as a result of the crash.   So far, police have more than 30 people being transported to the hospital with multiple fatalities. 2/Heroic mother confronted Texas gunman at door after calling 911 five times before horror mass shooting 'My wife told me to go inside because 'He won't fire at me, I'm a woman,'' says Wilson Garcia 3/ Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr sues Republicans over 'terrifying' vote to expel her from statehouse Lawmaker was removed for sharp criticisms over bill banning gender-affirming medical care for youth 4/ E Jean Carroll says Trump 'ground her face in mud' as she explains why she didn't report rape to police Former CBS boss Les Moonves 'didn't grind my face into the mud like Donald Trump did,' Carroll says 5/ Joe Biden's jokes about Fox News met with 'stony-faced silence' from network reporters President's jokes about Dominion Voting Systems hit a sore spot for Fox reporters at the White House Correspondents' Dinner THE BIG QUESTION Which celebrities are skipping the Met Gala this year? The Met Gala is returning tonight in New York City. This year, celebrities have been asked to dress "in honour of Karl" – ie, Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion designer and former Chanel creative director, who died in 2019. Anna Wintour, who oversees the event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is welcoming Roger Federer, Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, and Dua Lipa as her co-chairs. The benefit accompanies the Met's Costume Institute's fashion exhibit "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty", which opens to the public on 5 May. While the Met Gala guest list is typically the subject of much secrecy – and a healthy dose of speculation – at least three celebrities have confirmed they will not be in attendance this year. Rumours are swirling around another few. Read the full story £99 £20 for 1 year ✓ Full access to Premium news analysis ✓ Advert-free reading across web and app ✓ The Independent Daily Edition newspaper ✓ Puzzles, virtual event tickets and more SUBSCRIBE NOW Watch / Cars thrown on top of each other after tornado devastates Florida NUMBER OF THE DAY $15m – The parents of a baby born with dwarfism were paid a $15m settlement from Boston Children's Hospital after their son died during a sleep study. QUOTE OF THE DAY "Last year, your favorite Fox News reporters were able to attend because they were fully vaccinated and boosted. This year, with that $787.5m settlement, they're here because they couldn't say no to a free meal." – Joe Biden lambasted Fox News and the network's reporters at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents Association. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Right-wing think tank sues for Prince Harry's immigration records NFL star's two-year-old daughter found drowned at his home American Airlines pilots vote in favour of strike Articles available exclusively to subscribers Marie Le Conte - The real pleasure of the coronation lies in the ridiculousness of the detail OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now Inside Washington Every weekday, 11pm (UK time) Written by the US team Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.