Six confirmed dead when dust storm causes 21-vehicle pileup on I-90 near Hardin, Montana

Modified Date: 
Mon, 07/18/2022 - 10:09pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 15, 2022

6 people die after storm causes Montana highway pileup

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.

2 kids among 6 dead in Montana highway pileup, 8 others hurt

Nelson said there was zero visibility for a mile-long stretch during a peak summer traffic hour for those commuting home from work or traveling for outdoor recreation.

6 dead, including 2 kids in Montana highway pileup

Sheyenne Scheeler, who snapped several photos of the scene, said she saw several cars that were crushed. She called the incident "gut-wrenching."

Toddler, 2 more kids among 6 killed in Montana highway crash

Officials say that a 3-year-old was among the six people killed in last week’s Montana pileup that happened when a dust storm caused blackout conditions on Interstate 90.

Roadway: 
I-90
City: 
Hardin, MT