Massive Haboob Dust Storm Triggers Multi-Vehicle Pileup in California

A powerful dust storm reduced visibility to near-zero on State Route 152, leading to a 20-car accident with several minor injuries.

Authorities reported that the dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Madera County, California, causing a major traffic accident.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that over 20 vehicles were involved in the pileup near Chowchilla on Monday afternoon.
Videos from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection showed the dramatic scale of the dust cloud impacting the area.
Several individuals were hospitalized with minor injuries, though the exact number of hospitalizations was not specified.
Similar weather-related incidents have occurred in other states, such as Illinois and Louisiana, highlighting the dangers of reduced visibility on highways.