At least eight people died after more than 55 vehicles were involved in a crash due to a dust storm in Kansas, authorities said Saturday. At 3:22 p.m. local time on Friday, high winds moved into northwest Kansas from Colorado, causing a severe dust storm, leading to traffic to slow due to near-zero visibility, resulting in multiple crashes on I-70. Eight people died in the interstate pile-up, and numerous injuries were reported, the Kansas Highway Patrol said Saturday.
Main Idea: A dust storm in Kansas caused a pileup on Interstate 70 that killed at least eight people and injured many others.
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The crash can kill and injure drivers, shut down a major highway, and delay freight, commutes, and local travel.
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Named state official quoted reacting to the crash and urging motorists to remain vigilant.
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