The death toll rose to eight on Monday after another person died as a result of a 20-vehicle pileup crash during Utah sandstorm on Sunday afternoon.
The latest fatality was reported by Fox 13.
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the crashes happened on Interstate 15 near the town of Kanosh. Several people were reportedly taken to hospitals in critical condition. Ground and air ambulances were used to transport crash victims.
The pileup occurred during a period of high winds that caused a dust or sandstorm which reduced visibility, the highway patrol said.
I-15 remained partially shut down late Sunday. Traffic was redirected around the crash site.
Kanosh is located about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
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