60-car pileup caused by dust storm, US Highway 95 near Genesee, Idaho; multiple injuries, 3 hospitalized.

A dust storm on Friday caused a 60-car pileup on US Highway 95 near Genesee, Idaho, resulting in multiple injuries and three hospitalizations. The first crash occurred around 2:30 PM, involving at least nine individual accidents. Authorities closed the highway, with traffic cleared by late afternoon. The storm also led to tree damage, power outages, and poor air quality in the region, prompting advisories for hazardous driving conditions.

October 05, 2024
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