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Jan 25
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The police are asking all drivers in the Coachella Valley to stay at home or find alternate routes until severe, hurricane-strength winds subside. The winds are causing significant damage across the valley.
Residents are without power - the local airport saw 66 mph wind gusts. Reports indicate that large dust clouds and blowing sand are causing low visibility on the roads. Uprooted trees and downed power lines forced many road closures.
The windstorm is believed to have been responsible for a two-vehicle accident involving an automobile and a bus on Interstate 10 near Palm Springs. One individual had to be cut out of a severely damaged vehicle, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Two adults and two children were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of moderate to major injuries.
If you are involved in an accident that occurred due to severe road conditions or the negligence of another person, contact an experienced Riverside Personal Injury attorney who will investigate your case and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.