Four Killed, 29 Injured in 30‑Vehicle I‑25 Brownout Pileup Near Pueblo
Feb 18
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A sudden blinding dust storm—or "brownout"—on I‑25 near Pueblo, Colorado, caused a 30‑vehicle pileup that killed four people and injured 29. Authorities and national broadcasters say the crash was triggered by near‑zero visibility amid a broader high‑wind Western storm pattern that is expected to keep producing hazardous dust conditions.
Highway Safety and Traffic
Public Safety Incidents
Public Transport Safety
Upstate New York Church Gas Explosion Injures Five, Critically Burns Firefighter
Feb 17
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An explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville, about 50 miles northeast of Syracuse, occurred around 10:30 a.m., injuring five people — including a firefighter who was critically burned after responding to reports of a gas odor. Five people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, and New York State Police said there is no initial indication of criminal activity; the church was reportedly heated by propane cylinders.
Public Safety and Infrastructure
New York State and Local Government
Building Explosions and Gas Safety