Louisiana ‘superfog’ crash death toll rises to eight after 168-vehicle pileup

At least 63 people injured on I-55 interstate as search for victims continues and governor calls for blood donors

At least eight people were killed after a superfog" of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense fog caused multiple car crashes on Monday morning involving a total of 168 vehicles, authorities said.

As of Tuesday evening, the death toll from the huge pileup increased from seven to eight people, the New York Times reported.