Truck Accident in Springfield, Illinois, Claims 5 Lives, Leaves 5 Seriously Injured
Springfield, Ill. — At approximately 9:25 p.m. on Friday in central Illinois, a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned, spilling over half of its 7,500-gallon (28,390-liter) cargo. The incident resulted in five fatalities, five serious injuries, and the evacuation of hundreds of local residents. Authorities have refrained from discussing the specific causes of death. Emergency response…