TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (WAND) — We have learned the names of the victims killed in Friday's deadly crash and chemical spill.
The Effingham County Coroner tells WAND News, five people were killed.
They have been identified as:
Kenneth Bryan, 34, of Teutopolis, Ill
Rosie Bryan, 7, of Beecher City, Ill
Walker Bryan, 10, of Beecher City, Ill
Vasile Cricovan, 31, of Twinsburg, OH
Danny J. Smith, 67, of New Haven, MO
Preliminary investigation shows the victims died from exposure to anhydrous ammonia at the scene.
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In addition, five people were airlifted to area hospitals as a result of exposure at the crash site.
That included the driver of the semi-truck driver who was driving the tanker.Â
Illinois EPA will ensure contamination resulting from the incident is properly addressed.
Illinois State Police continues to investigate the cause of the crash, including performing traffic crash reconstruction.
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