About 30 vehicles involved in series of multi-vehicle crashes in Washington County

Updated: 12:41 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2023

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office says no one was seriously injured following several multi-vehicle crashes on I-41 during Thursday's winter storm. 

Authorities responded to the scene around 1:30 p.m. Thursday and determined there were five separate multi-vehicle crashes on I-41 southbound between Highway 28 and County Highway D. 

Officials say about 30 vehicles were involved. Multiple people were assessed at the scene, but no serious injuries were reported among the crash scenes. 

I-41 was shut down for approximately seven hours. As a result of the closure, officials say a "secondary cluster" of accidents occurred as people attempted to find their own alternate routes. No major injuries were reported in this incident. 

Published: 3:37 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2023

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A snowstorm sweeping through southeast Wisconsin caused a series of crashes on I-41 in Washington County on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) said the crashes involved 30 vehicles, including six semis. 

The series of crashes happened just before 2 p.m. on I-41 southbound at WIS 28 near Kewaskum. 

Officials say three people were injured but are expected to be OK. 

Traffic is being diverted to WIS 175 as crews respond to clear the crash.