At Least 8 Killed in 22-car Pileup in Utah During Sandstorm

At Least 8 Killed in 22-car Pileup in Utah During Sandstorm
The scene of a fatal pileup is seen on Interstate 15 in Millard County, near the town of Kanosh, Utah, on July 25, 2021. Utah Highway Patrol via AP
The Associated Press
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KANOSH, Utah—A sandstorm caused a huge 22-vehicle pileup on a Utah highway that left eight people dead, including children, authorities said.

The Sunday afternoon crashes on Interstate 15 near the town of Kanosh came at the end of a holiday weekend for the state that often leads to increased highway traffic. At least 10 people were taken to hospitals, including three in critical condition, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.