5 Die After Storm Causes ‘Mass Casualty Crash’ On Montana Highway

Around 20 cars crashed on Montana Highway due to zero visibility caused by a dust storm and atleast 5 people lost their lives in the accident.

Hardin: At least 5 people have died after a pileup Friday evening on Interstate 90 in Montana, authorities said. At least 20 vehicles crashed and Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Jay Nelson said authorities believe the weather was the cause. “It appears as though there was heavy winds, causing a dust storm with zero visibility,” he said.

Gov. Greg Gianforte said on Twitter: “I’m deeply saddenAted by the news of a mass casualty crash near Hardin. Please join me in prayer to lift up the victims and their loved ones. We’re grateful to our first responders for their service.”

While the highway patrol did not have an immediate count of the number of injuries, Nelson said additional ambulances had to be called in from Billings to help.

The incident happened 3 miles (5 kilometers) west of Hardin around 4:30 p.m.