The five people who were killed after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents have been identified.
and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents have been identified.
While investigating, first responders determined that a semitruck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia toppled over and spilled more than half of its 7,500-gallon load, according to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. On Sunday, the Effingham County Coroner's Office identified the five people who died from exposure to anhydrous ammonia at the crash site.Danny J. Smith, 67, of New Haven, MissouriKenneth Bryan, 34, of Teutopolis, Illinois and his two childrenAutopsies for the five deceased are scheduled for Monday morning.
Two additional people were admitted to St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham due to exposure at the scene.
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