2 pile-ups in SE Wisconsin: Snow and winter conditions impacting highways
2 highways were impacted by the winter conditions in the Southeastern Wisconsin area
2 highways were impacted by the winter conditions in the Southeastern Wisconsin area
2 highways were impacted by the winter conditions in the Southeastern Wisconsin area
Two highways were impacted by the winter conditions in the Southeastern Wisconsin area.
Tomorrow more snow and colder temperatures are expected. With these weather conditions, impacts on the roads could be worse.
9:10 p.m. Lanes reopened on I-39/90 between Janesville and Beloit.
5:40 p.m. Lanes reopen on I-94 in Kenosha County after multi-vehicle crash in Kenosha near Pleasant Prairie.
4:48 p.m. Beloit Memorial Hospital confirms they have received 27 patients from the Rock County pile-up.
4 p.m. both pile-ups continue to affect traffic conditions, and all lanes continue to be closed.
The first massive pile-up with more than 8o cars involved happened in Rock County around 12:30 p.m. on Interstate 39 NB/SB at I-39 - Interstate 90 in Rock County near Beloit.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the crash is related to severe winter weather conditions with snow, ice and whiteout conditions.
The second pile-up occurred after 1 p.m. in Kenosha County. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says that at least 20 vehicles are involved and reported injuries.