A powerful dust storm known as a haboob caused a vehicle pile-up on a central California highway, sending several people to hospitals with minor injuries, authorities said. An enormous rolling cloud of dust reduced visibility Monday afternoon on State Route 152 in Madera County,

The California Highway Patrol says there is an increase in accidents this time of year because people get complacent after a summer without fog.

A powerful dust storm known as a haboob caused a vehicle pile-up on a central California highway, authorities said.