Massive accident in Louisiana due to super fog: 7 people killed, 25 injured

On the morning of October 23, seven people were killed, at least 25 were injured and 158 vehicles were damaged on Interstate 55 in Louisiana during a “super fog” that reduced visibility to zero, reports FoxNews.

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More victims may be found after the crash site is fully cleared, police said.

A long stretch of Interstate 55, a 38-mile highway near New Orleans, is expected to be closed "for the foreseeable future," police said. For several hours after the crash, crews worked to clear debris from both northbound and southbound lanes, state police said.

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Storm chaser Brandon Clement said first responders and emergency crews have a large tent with portable toilets and a communications center for recovery and cleanup efforts. Police said part of the major crash site caught fire shortly after the initial incident.

“I ended up in a small pocket with about 15 cars without damage,” Lance Scott said. “And probably two or three seconds after we stopped, we just heard boom, boom, boom, boom, collision after collision behind us.”

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he and his wife were "praying for those injured and killed" in the crash.

“Please join me and Donna in praying for those injured and killed in today's tragic crash on I-55, as well as their families. The combination of wildfire smoke and thick fog is dangerous, and I want to encourage all Louisiana residents in affected areas to take action by being extremely careful when traveling,” said Governor Edwards.

The governor also urged residents to exercise caution on foggy roads and donate blood.

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“I also want to thank the first responders and medical personnel who worked so hard to save lives and provide care. The best way to help them, besides being careful on the road, is to donate blood at your local blood donation center. This will help replenish supplies that are currently dwindling to care for the wounded,” said Governor Edwards.

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