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Chemical exposure killed 5 in central Illinois crash, preliminary autopsies find

Preliminary autopsies show that five people who were killed in a central Illinois crash involving a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia died from exposure to the caustic chemical.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

5 died of exposure to chemical in central Illinois crash, preliminary autopsies find

Five people who were killed in a central Illinois crash involving a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia died from exposure to the caustic chemical, according to preliminary autopsies

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Attempt to pass a tanker may have led to deadly chemical crash in downstate Teutopolis

Five people were killed and five others hospitalized when a tanker truck hit a trailer, releasing ammonia fumes. About 500 residents of Teutopolis were evacuated.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023