A tractor-trailer carrying thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals collided with another vehicle in Illinois. This led to the death of 5 people and the evacuation of hundreds of people. Because there are a lot of toxic materials spilled.
Foreign news agencies reported that an accident occurred between several cars. Including a trailer truck carrying approximately 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia on Interstate 40 near Teutopolis. In Effingham County, Illinois on Friday night, September 29, 2023.
A tractor-trailer carrying approximately 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia collided with several cars on Interstate 40 near Teutopolis. (Effingham County, Illinois). Last Friday night, September 29, 2023, at least 5 people died and 5 others were injured.
At least five people died in the crash, and the Effingham County Coroner’s Office said the victims included two children under the age of 12 and three people from the same family who died. Five people were injured and were transported by helicopter to a local hospital.
According to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The accident also spilled nearly 4,000 gallons of ammonia, forcing officials to evacuate people living within a mile of Rossi, and an estimated 500 people were affected.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says ammonia itself is not toxic. It does not cause chronic effects on the body if it is exposed to it for a long period, but if it accumulates in the air, even a little, it can cause irritation to the eyes, throat, and respiratory system. To the point of causing serious damage to the lungs.
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