Eight people died in a 22-vehicle pile-up caused by a sandstorm on a Utah highway, authorities in the western United States said Monday, July 26.
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A sandstorm in Millard County resulted in eight deaths, including those of children, and several motorists were injured in a series of crashes on Sunday afternoon,
" the security department said in a statement. Utah Public.
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Several people were taken to hospitals in the region, including at least three in critical condition
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It appears that 22 vehicles were involved in Sunday's crashes after high winds caused a sand or dust storm reducing visibility on the road
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