A devastating pileup on Northbound Interstate 25 in Colorado has claimed the lives of five people and left 29 more injured. The crash occurred on Tuesday night, due to high winds and an unseasonably warm and dry winter that caused low visibility conditions for motorists. A massive dust storm swept in, reducing visibility to near zero, and catching drivers off guard. The Colorado State Patrol confirmed that seven semi-trucks and over two dozen passenger cars were involved in the crash. The dust storm was particularly treacherous, with some drivers describing it as a "brown out" that came on quickly and caught them off guard. "Having been caught up in dust storms in the high desert before, they can come on quicker than you can respond sometimes, and be gone before you know it," said one motorist. Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged residents to prioritize safety and avoid travel when winds ...
A devastating pileup on Northbound Interstate 25 in Colorado has claimed the lives of five people and left 29 more injured. The crash occurred on Tuesday night, due to high winds and an unseasonably warm and dry winter that caused low visibility conditions for motorists. A massive dust storm swept in, reducing visibility to near zero, and catching drivers off guard.
The Colorado State Patrol confirmed that seven semi-trucks and over two dozen passenger cars were involved in the crash. The dust storm was particularly treacherous, with some drivers describing it as a “brown out” that came on quickly and caught them off guard. “Having been caught up in dust storms in the high desert before, they can come on quicker than you can respond sometimes, and be gone before you know it,” said one motorist.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged residents to prioritize safety and avoid travel when winds are high or visibility is low, citing the dangers of dust storms in the region. High wind warnings were issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday, and the warning has been extended through Wednesday evening.
The crash also involved a trailer hauling 30 sheep and one goat, which sustained significant damage. Four sheep were killed in the crash, and several others were injured too severely to survive. The Colorado Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region issued a statement expressing concern for the welfare of the animals involved.
As the global climate continues to get more extreme, more of these dust storms will occur. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing road safety and taking necessary precautions when traveling in extreme weather conditions.
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