{"id":2077703,"date":"2023-10-24T12:15:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crews-clear-wreckage-after-superfog-near-new-orleans-causes-highway-crashes-that-killed-at-least-7\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T12:31:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:31:05","slug":"crews-clear-wreckage-after-superfog-near-new-orleans-causes-highway-crashes-that-killed-at-least-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crews-clear-wreckage-after-superfog-near-new-orleans-causes-highway-crashes-that-killed-at-least-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Crews clear wreckage after deadly &#8216;superfog&#8217; causes New Orleans highway crashes, claiming 7 lives."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcrews-clear-wreckage-after-superfog-near-new-orleans-causes-highway-crashes-that-killed-at-least-7%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2077703&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Deadly &#8220;Superfog&#8221;\u200d Causes Massive Pileup on Interstate 55 Near New Orleans<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u2064devastating series of crashes on Interstate 55 near New Orleans, more \u200bthan 150 vehicles were involved in a wreckage caused by a dangerous combination of marsh fire smoke and dense fog. The incident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least seven people and left another \u200c25\u200d injured.<\/p>\n<p>The hazardous driving conditions prompted several schools in the area\u200b to close or delay on\u2064 Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Louisiana \u2064State Police, an estimated 158 vehicles were involved in the crashes, with 25 \u200dpeople sustaining injuries. First responders worked tirelessly to search for victims amidst the heavy smell of burnt wreckage, and authorities warned that the death toll could rise.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/autopsies-confirm-5-died-of-chemical-exposure-in-tanker-crash-5515641?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Autopsies Confirm 5 Died of Chemical Exposure in \u2062Tanker Crash<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/pepperdine-holds-memorial-service-for-students-killed-in-malibu-crash-5514831?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Pepperdine Holds Memorial Service for Students Killed in Malibu Crash<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/22\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The crashes began before 9 a.m. on Monday, spanning a one-mile stretch of the\u2062 highway, as reported by Louisiana State Police Sgt. \u200cKate Stegall. The closure of the highway was expected \u2064to continue\u2063 until the bridge could be inspected for damage in daylight on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The aftermath \u200bof the crashes left a \u2064harrowing scene of mangled and scorched vehicles, with cars, trucks, and tractor-trailers piled on top of each other and engulfed in flames. Some witnesses stood in disbelief, while others cried out for help.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:816px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Responders near wreckage \u2063in the aftermath of a multi-vehicle pileup on I-55 in Manchac, La., on \u2062Oct. 23, 2023. (Gerald Herbert\/AP\u2063 Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Clarencia Patterson Reed, 46, was driving with her wife and niece when \u2063they encountered the chaos. Despite people waving for her to stop, two other vehicles\u200d collided with their car from behind and \u200dthe side. Patterson Reed managed to escape, but her \u200bwife was trapped with injuries. Fortunately, others \u2062came to \u200btheir aid.<\/p>\n<p>Christopher \u2062Coll, another driver involved in the\u2062 pileup, described the terrifying\u200c experience of a pickup truck driving onto his work trailer. He managed to escape through the passenger\u2062 door and helped rescue others.<\/p>\n<p>While 25 people were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to critical, \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crews-clear-wreckage-after-superfog-near-new-orleans-causes-highway-crashes-that-killed-at-least-7\/\" title=\"Crews clear wreckage after deadly 'superfog' causes New Orleans highway crashes, claiming 7 lives.\">additional individuals sought\u200d medical assistance<\/a> on their own.<\/p>\n<p>Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards \u2064called for prayers for the victims \u2063and urged blood donors to replenish supplies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:816px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Responders near wreckage in the aftermath of a multi-vehicle pileup on I-55 in \u2062Manchac, La.,\u2062 on Oct. 23, 2023. (Gerald Herbert\/AP\u200d Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aerial photos shared by the Louisiana State Police \u200don Facebook showcased \u2064the extensive wreckage \u200cand debris on both\u2062 northbound and southbound\u200b lanes of the \u2063elevated interstate. The highway passes over swamp and open water between \u200bLake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations into the exact\u200d causes of the crashes continued, \u2063traffic congestion stretched for\u200c miles on I-55. The lack of visibility also led to intermittent closures\u2062 of parts of Interstate 10\u2064 and the \u206424-mile Lake \u200dPontchartrain Causeway.<\/p>\n<p>School buses were called in to\u2062 transport stranded motorists from the accident sites. One vehicle even went over the highway guardrail and into the water, but the driver \u2062escaped unharmed.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service issued a dense fog \u2063advisory\u2062 for parishes near lakes Pontchartrain and\u200b Maurepas, which \u2064remained in effect until Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures are authorities taking to prevent\u200d similar tragedies from occurring in the future<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Pite the low\u2063 visibility, she was able to \u200bnavigate through the pileup\u200d and \u200bescape \u2062without injury. Reed described the scene as &#8220;something out of a nightmare&#8221; and expressed her condolences\u200b to those who lost their lives or\u2064 were injured in the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the pileup has been identified as\u2063 a deadly combination of marsh fire\u200b smoke and dense fog, creating what experts are calling a &#8220;superfog.&#8221; The marsh fire, which had been burning for several days, released thick smoke that combined with the already foggy conditions, significantly reducing visibility on the interstate.<\/p>\n<p>This deadly combination left drivers unable to see what was in front of\u200d them, leading to a chain reaction of collisions \u200dalong the\u2062 highway. The intensity\u2063 of the crashes caused vehicles to pile \u200bon top of each other, trapping people inside and contributing to the spread\u2062 of the fire.<\/p>\n<p>First responders from multiple\u2064 agencies, including the Louisiana State Police, local fire departments, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-vaccine-guidelines-prioritize-marijuana-workers-over-teachers-promoting-equity\/\" title=\"California Vaccine Guidelines Prioritize Marijuana Workers Over Teachers, Promoting \u2018Equity\u2019\">emergency medical services<\/a>, rushed to the scene to extinguish \u200cthe flames and rescue those\u2062 trapped within the wreckage.\u2063 The heroic efforts of these responders undoubtedly saved\u2062 lives\u2063 and prevented the situation\u2062 from\u2062 becoming even more catastrophic.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 injured\u200c were swiftly\u2064 transported to \u200cnearby hospitals \u200dwhere they \u2064received medical\u200b treatment for their injuries.\u2064 The extent of their\u200b injuries\u2062 varies, with some in critical\u2062 condition \u2064and \u200dothers expected to recover fully.<\/p>\n<p>The tragedy on Interstate 55 near\u200c New Orleans serves as \u2062a \u200dstark reminder of the unpredictable and deadly nature of weather-related\u2062 incidents. It highlights the importance of \u2064preparedness and caution \u2064when navigating hazardous driving conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of the incident, authorities are reviewing their response protocols and investigating how\u200d the \u2062combination\u200c of marsh fire smoke and dense fog was able to \u200bcreate such devastating driving conditions. The goal is to prevent a similar tragedy\u200c from\u2063 occurring in the\u200c future and to ensure \u2062the safety of motorists.<\/p>\n<p>Local \u200bcommunities are coming together to provide support for the victims and their families. Blood drives\u200c and fundraisers have been organized\u2063 to assist with medical expenses and funeral costs. The outpouring of support and solidarity demonstrates the resilience\u200c of the community in \u200bthe face of tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b we mourn the loss of life \u200band pray for the swift\u200c recovery\u2063 of the injured, let us also take\u2064 this opportunity to \u2063reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing our loved ones. May \u200bthis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-woman-arrested-in-death-probe-of-robert-de-niros-grandson-report\/\" title=\"NYC woman arrested in investigation of Robert De Niro's grandson's death: Report\">tragic event serve<\/a> as a reminder to prioritize safety on the roads and to \u2064remain \u2062vigilant in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-multilateralism-must-not-be-stifled-by-nationalistic-demands\/\" title=\"Pope Francis: Multilateralism Must Not Be Stifled by \u2018Nationalistic Demands\u2019\">adverse weather conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our hearts go out to \u200call those affected by this horrific accident, and we stand united\u200d in \u200bsupport of the New Orleans community during \u2064this difficult time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crews cleared wreckage from over 150 vehicles on Interstate 55 near New Orleans caused by a deadly combination of marsh fire smoke and dense fog. At least seven people died, and 25 others were injured. 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