what happened in teutopolis illinois

On Friday night, September 29, 2023, a semitruck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia overturned in Teutopolis, Illinois, causing a toxic chemical leak. The crash caused a plume of anhydrous ammonia to escape, and residents within a 1-mile radius, including northeastern Teutopolis, were told to evacuate. The accident resulted in multiple fatalities, including two children and an adult. The investigation into the deadly central Illinois truck crash is ongoing.