FIVE people are dead after a pileup on an interstate highway in Hardin, Montana on Friday evening, said authorities.
About 20 vehicles crashed into one another on Interstate 90, said Montana Highway Patrol Sgt Jay Nelson.
APAt least five people are dead following a 20-car pile-up on a Montana highway
A dust storm with zero visibility may have been caused due to heavy windsAmy Lynn Nelson/The Billings Gazette via AP
It’s unknown how many are injured at this time, said Montana Highway Patrol
Authorities believe the weather may have played a role in the crash.
“It appears as though there was heavy winds, causing a dust storm with zero visibility,” said Nelson.
Montana governor Greg Gianforte released a statement on Twitter following the crash.
“I’m deeply saddened by the news of a mass casualty crash near Hardin. Please join me in prayer to lift up the victims and their loved ones.
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“We’re grateful to our first responders for their service.”
It’s unknown how many people are injured, said Nelson but additional ambulances had to be called to the scene.
“As we got closer into the dust storm, you could start seeing the vehicles in the ditch,” said motorist Linda Uffelman to KTVQ.
“There was a camper, the whole side of it was blown off, the top was off of it. Front ends of vehicles were smashed in.”
Video on social media showed one side of the highway filled with vehicles as thick clouds were seen above.
The Sun has reached out to the Montana Highway Patrol for comment.
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