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CHAVES COUNTY, N.M.– A dust storm has caused zero-to-limited visibility in Chaves County, New Mexico, leading to several crashes and road closures.
According to the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office, several crashes were reported within the county, some of those with injuries.
Southbound Highway 285 and many other county roads were closed due to the crashes and low visibility.
A photo posted by the sheriff’s office shows dust in the sky, blocking visibility.
Thick dust blocks visibility in Roswell, New Mexico.
(Chaves County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook / FOX Weather)
The National Weather Service issued a Dust Storm Warning due to the low visibility.
Roswell Air Center recorded a wind gust of 77 mph on Monday.
The office didn’t give any additional information about the number of crashes or people injured.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.