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A severe dust storm along Interstate 70 in eastern Colorado created a massive auto accident. Eight cars and six trucks were involved in the multi-vehicle pileup. Two people were killed in the accident and many others sustained severe injuries.

A nearby field along the highway had just been plowed, and the strong winds carried the majority of the plowed dirt right onto the highway. The dust in the air was so intense that there was almost no visibility on the road. Paramedics arriving at the scene to help found their eyes caked with dust in a matter of seconds.

Jack-knifed trucks littered the highway after the accident, and two cars had burst into flames. One of the two people killed in the auto accident burned to death in one of these cars. Several injured people were airlifted to a Denver hospital for medical treatment.

Multi-vehicle auto and truck accidents frequently cause massive property damage and serious injuries. When adverse weather conditions such as a severe dust storm reduce visibility to almost zero, these accidents often become even more catastrophic.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys at The Cochran Firm can help you receive fair compensation for your damages. Please contact one of our experienced personal injury attorneys today to schedule a consultation. We serve clients nationwide.