Nebraska Dust Storm Causes Deadly Pileup, Closes Interstate 80
By Alex Blumer
Published: April 30, 2018
A large pileup is seen along Interstate 80 near Aurora, Nebraska, on Sunday, April 29, 2018.
(Nebraska State Patrol)
Blowing dust and high winds led to a deadly pileup Sunday evening that shut down Interstate 80 in southern Nebraska, according to local media reports.
The National Weather Service in Hastings reported that the westbound lanes were closed near mile marker 332 just before 6 p.m. local time. The Nebraska State Patrol then shut down I-80 in both directions between Aurora and York, according to KETV.com.
The NSP confirmed one person died and 15 others were injured in the crash, KHGI-TV reported. The victim's identity has not been released.
(MORE: Threat of Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Ramps Up This Week)Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area if possible, Nebraska.TV reported.
"Wind gusts frequently in excess of 40 mph ahead of this week's severe storm system and drier-than-average conditions over the last several weeks have and will continue to lead to areas of blowing dust on the Plains," said weather.com meteorologist Jonathan Belles.
https://www.wunderground.com/news/2018-04-29-nebraska-dust-storm-pileup-accident-interstate-80
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