Eight people have died after a semi-trailer crashed into a van on a Georgia highway, causing a “chain reaction.” According to PEOPLE, the van caught fire after the accident, leading to four other vehicles getting involved in the crash.
“Chain Reaction” Crash Kills 8 After Semi-Trailer Smahes Into SUV
The incident occurred around 4:11 PM local time on Monday, October 13, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The semi-trailer smashed into a Dodge van in Jackson County on Interstate 85.
In total, six vehicles were involved in the devastating crash. Atlanta News First initially reported that seven people in the Dodge van were pronounced dead at the scene.
Then, AP shared an update that an eighth body was discovered at the fiery crash site. This was according to Deputy Jacks