Superfog Causes Multiple Accidents in US; Seven Killed, 25 Injured After 158-Vehicle Pileup in Louisiana Due to Poor Visibility (Watch Video)
Witnesses initially reported two deaths from a box truck that slid underneath an 18-wheeler, according to local media reports. One tanker truck carrying a hazardous liquid was also reportedly off-loaded due to a compromised tank.
Washington, October 24: At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured in a massive car wreck due to a "superfog" of smoke from the South Louisiana marsh fires and dense morning fog, authorities said.
State Police said on Monday night that 158 vehicles were involved in the ferocious crash and the death toll could be even higher, reports Xinhua news agency. Metal Rod Pierces Through Car Windshield in Freak Accident in US, Scary Pics Surface.
Vehicles Crashes On Road of Louisiana
Witnesses initially reported two deaths from a box truck that slid underneath an 18-wheeler, according to local media reports. One tanker truck carrying a hazardous liquid was also reportedly off-loaded due to a compromised tank. US Road Accident: Nine Dead, 30 Injured After Bus Falls Into Ravine in Colombia.
The superfog which led to extremely poor visibility was formed by smoke from local wetlands fires combined with dense fog. It is expected to be around for days.
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