Low visibility from dust storm in Texas Panhandle leads to major pile-up in Amarillo

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
AMARILLO, Texas (KTRK) -- Near "brown out" conditions caused by dust are causing major problems for drivers in the Texas Panhandle.

On Tuesday, as many as eight vehicles, including a big-rig, were caught in a pile-up near Amarillo due to the low visibility caused by the storm.
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Officials said no one was seriously injured in the crash.

Video from the Randall County Sheriff's Office shows the blowing dirt look like a blizzard.
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The National Weather Service is warning travelers that more high winds are expected on Wednesday and telling drivers to use extra caution if they encounter blowing dust.
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