Rybak and Schmitz both thought they were lucky, that they nearly escaped death. Then the first vehicle hit them, then another and another. Each time, they thought it was their last moment. Eight people died and dozens were injured in the 71-vehicle accident Friday afternoon.

The Kansas Highway Patrol has set up a special line for anyone involved in the crash or family or loved ones of people involved in the crash to call at 785-827-4437. The accident was reported at 3:22 p.

Authorities in Kansas say at least eight people have died in a massive pileup on Interstate 70. The Kansas Department of Transportation reopened a large portion of I-70 between Goodland and Colby after a Friday afternoon crash that involved more than 70 vehicles.