Dust storm triggers massive 60-car pileup on US 95 near Genesee, Idaho
A severe dust storm caused a 60-car pileup on US Highway 95 near Genesee, Idaho, on October 4, 2024, injuring several people. Authorities reported no fatalities, but the highway was closed for hours as crews cleared the wreckage and investigated the crash.
Dust storm triggers massive 60-car pileup on US 95 near Genesee, Idaho. Image credit: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
A severe dust storm led to a significant traffic incident on US Highway 95 near Genesee, Idaho, resulting in a 60-car pileup. Several individuals sustained injuries, though no fatalities have been reported.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, October 4, causing extensive road closures and significant delays.
The Idaho State Police reported that the dust storm severely reduced visibility, contributing to the chain-reaction crash.
The highway was closed for several hours as crews worked to restore normal traffic flow.
“Multiple off-duty, good Samaritan medical personnel along with Genesse Ambulance were able to assess injuries and three individuals were transported to the local hospital by ground ambulance,” the Idaho State Police said in a statement, adding that the use of seatbelts was able to reduce the number and severity of injuries in the various crashes.
9 vehicles were determined to have crashed at the scene with 3 distinctive chain reactions of 3 vehicles apiece. A far majority of motorists involved were able to avoid striking other vehicles during the pileup.
The Idaho State Police is reminding the motoring public that low visibility and hazardous weather conditions require slower speeds and caution when driving on Idaho roadways.
References:
1 Dust Storm causes multiple crashes US95 south of Genesee – Idaho State Police – October 5, 2024
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