route 18 was backed up for almost nine hours today when a record breaking pile up. killed an estimated 18 people. emergency crews spent hours sifting through the wreckage. hoping to recover any survivors from this tragic collision. so far, the police are refusing to release the names of the victims until their families are notified. in other news, a freak accident took the life of a lotto winner. ironically impaled through the head as a result of an emergency airbag deploying. good advice, sue. and stay in school. up next, johnny showers has the weather.