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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John O'Connor and Colleen Slevin

Truck accident in Illinois causes "multiple" deaths and an ammonia leak that leads to an evacuation

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federal regulators confirmed Saturday they are reviewing the crash of a semitruck carrying a toxic substance in central Illinois, resulting in “multiple fatalities” and dangerous air conditions that prompted the evacuation of area residents.

Jennifer Gabris, a spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board, said the agency is investigating the incident that occurred near Teutopolis.

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