Powerful dust storm causes vehicle pileup in New Mexico

A dust storm swept through central New Mexico on Tuesday, causing crashes and poor visibility.

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Footage captured by Alex Matthews shows a vehicle pileup along Interstate 40.

Mr Matthews told the BBC he saw several vehicles on fire or in the wreckage, however there were no immediate reports of injuries.

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