Wisconsin
2 killed, 6 injured in 7-vehicle crash in western Wisconsin
WILSON, Wis. — Two people were killed and six others injured in a crash involving seven vehicles in western Wisconsin Monday evening, authorities said.
The crash happened around 5:40 p.m. on Interstate 94 westbound near Wilson, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
The patrol said multiple agencies responded to the crash, but released few other details “due to the complexity of the crash and the ongoing investigation.”
Wisconsin Department of Transportation cameras captured the crash and showed at least two semi trucks were involved. The footage also showed a fire on the highway after the crash.
The patrol was expected to release more information Tuesday morning. None of the people involved have been publicly identified.
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The Highway 128 overpass at the location of the crash is closed “until the possibility of structural damage can be assessed,” the patrol said.
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