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A pileup in Georgia involving 27 vehicles has killed three people and sent at least nine more to the hospital, The Associated Press reports. Cars, trucks, and tractor-trailers were all involved in the chain-reaction wreck, which took place on a foggy highway this morning.
While it is unclear what caused the initial crash that started the pileup, poor visibility is believed to have been a contributing factor. An empty fuel tanker involved in the wreck reportedly exploded after being hit by an 18-wheeler, adding to the destruction. The highway was shut down in both directions for several hours, and work crews were still clearing the wreckage this afternoon.
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News to know
A pileup in Georgia involving 27 vehicles has killed three people and sent at least nine more to the hospital, The Associated Press reports. Cars, trucks, and tractor-trailers were all involved in the chain-reaction wreck, which took place on a foggy highway this morning.
While it is unclear what caused the initial crash that started the pileup, poor visibility is believed to have been a contributing factor. An empty fuel tanker involved in the wreck reportedly exploded after being hit by an 18-wheeler, adding to the destruction. The highway was shut down in both directions for several hours, and work crews were still clearing the wreckage this afternoon.
Quote of note
"After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy." - Statement from the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, announcing the delay of a vote on whether gay members and leaders would accepted into the Boy Scouts organization. The decision will now be made at organization's annual meeting in May, according to CNN.
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