A tractor-trailer truck carrying thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals collided with another vehicle in Illinois. This caused 5 deaths and forced the evacuation of many more people. The story of a large amount of toxic substances being spilled
Foreign news agencies reported that There was an accident involving several cars. Including a tractor-trailer truck carrying approximately 7,500 gallons of ammonia anhydrous on Highway 40 near Tutopolis. In Effingham County, Illinois on Friday night, September 29, 2023.
A tractor-trailer truck carrying approximately 7,500 gallons of ammonia anhydrous crashed into several cars on Highway 40 near Tutopolis. in Effingham County, Illinois Last Friday night, September 29, 2023, at least 5 people died and another 5 were injured.
At least five people died in the crash, with the Effingham County Coroner’s Office saying the victims included two children under 12 and three people who died. come from the same family While five people were injured, they were taken by helicopter to a local hospital.
According to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, The incident also resulted in a spill of approximately 4,000 gallons of ammonia, forcing officials to evacuate people living within a mile of Russmi. An estimated 500 people were affected by the order.
The Health and Occupational Safety Administration says ammonia by itself is not toxic. and does not cause chronic effects on the body if exposed for a long time But if it accumulates in the air even just a little It can cause irritation to the eyes, throat and respiratory tract. To the point of causing severe damage to the lungs.
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2023-09-30 23:30:00
