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69 News has learned that 5 people are dead from injuries sustained in a collision involving more than 50 vehicles that closed a portion of I-81 on Monday. The pileup sent at least 20 more people to area hospitals.

Dr. David J. Moylan, the Schuylkill County coroner, said he suspects there could be more victims as the investigation continues.

The crash in northeast Pennsylvania happened around 10:30 a.m. Monday. John Blickley, the deputy emergency management coordinator for the agency, said officials believe a snow squall clouded visibility and likely contributed to the accident.

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