[californiadisasters] Dust Storm Causes Multiple Crashes On 14 Freeway In Lancaster

Dust storm causes multiple crashes on 14 Freeway in Lancaster

KABC-TV Los Angeles | Tuesday, May 28, 2013

LANCASTER, Calif. (KABC) -- About 20 vehicles were involved in crashes on the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway in Lancaster after a dust storm severely reduced visibility in the area.

Authorities said at least five people were injured in the crashes. They were taken to area hospitals. They sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Lanes were closed from Avenue A to Avenue F. Dozens of vehicles were stopped on the freeway because of nearly zero visibility.

Strong westerly winds blew dust and sand across the Antelope Valley. A high wind warning was in effect for the Antelope Valley until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Fire officials say a quarter-acre grass fire erupted shortly before the winds picked up, but was quickly knocked down.

The wind toppled a tree in front of a Lancaster home. It damage the home's fence and part of its roof.

Source: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=9119216&cmp=emc-kabc-Top_stories_|_ABC7_Los_Angeles-052813-top1-9119216

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