Blowing Dust Causes Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Colorado Interstate
• Four people died in a major pileup on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, Colorado, due to a severe dust storm.
• Over 30 vehicles, including six semitrailers, were involved in the crashes caused by near-zero visibility.
• Authorities urge drivers to take extreme caution during high winds and dust, emphasizing reduced speed and increased following distance.
Dust storm triggers deadly pileup on Interstate 25
A devastating dust storm on February 17, 2026, triggered a catastrophic multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, Colorado, resulting in four fatalities. The incident involved over 30 vehicles, including six semitrailers, as strong winds whipped up dense clouds of dust, creating near-zero visibility conditions described as a 'brown out.'
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