Crime & Safety

Barrington Native On Way Chicago Suburbs To Visit Family Caught In Deadly Kansas Dust Storm Pile Up Crash

Eight people died in the pileup, which involved both cars and semis. Video captured the aftermath on I-70 in northwest Kansas.

(CBS Chicago)

March 18, 2025

A Barrington native who was on her way back to visit family in the suburbs said it's a miracle she and her partner survived being caught in a Kansas dust storm highway pileup involving more than 70 vehicles.

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The incident happened Friday, as severe storms were ramping up throughout the Midwest and South.

Eight people died in the pileup, which involved both cars and semis. Video captured the aftermath on I-70 in northwest Kansas. The storm led to near-zero visibility.

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