Wisconsin transportation officials shut down both directions of I-94 for a fiery multiple vehicle crash that claimed the lives of two people.
ALERT: I-94 FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE in Racine Co. due to an incident. NB traffic exiting at KR. SB traffic exiting at Hwy G. This will be a long-duration closure. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/XYbBca3EG1
— 511WI (@511WI) June 19, 2019
The crash occurred around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, on I-94/41 near Mount Pleasant in Racine County in southeastern Wisconsin.
Witnesses say that a semi truck jumped the median on I-94 and that the truck later caught fire and exploded. The crash left a semi truck dangling off of the interstate over Kraut Road. Local reports indicate that other vehicles were involved in the crash and subsequent fire.
BREAKING VIDEO: @fox6now viewer Katelynn Planka sent us this video of the freeway crash/fire with a semi truck smoldering and dangling off I-94/41 over Kraut Road. More info on air and online pic.twitter.com/5V3sligG70
— Brian Graham đź“ş (@blitzgrambo) June 19, 2019
Officials have confirmed that at least two people were killed in the crash.
It isn’t clear how many others were injured but authorities report multiple victims.
One hour and 50 minutes later and the southbound lanes are (slowly) moving again after a fatal semi fire on I-94 @fox6now pic.twitter.com/cWfLCFbrdu
— Bret Lemoine (@BretLemoine) June 19, 2019
This is a developing story.