Dust storm causes multi-car crash in central Wisconsin
PLAINFIELD, Wis. (WKOW-TV) — The Wisconsin State Patrol says a dust storm caused a multi-car crash on Interstate 39 in central Wisconsin.
The patrol tells WKOW-TV 26 vehicles were involved in the pileup Sunday on southbound I-39 near Plainfield.
?A closure on I-39 remains in effect for all lanes.
— WisDOT North Central Region (@WisDOTnorthcent) May 3, 2020
Detour for southbound traffic:
WIS 54 ➡️County BB➡️WIS 73➡️Back to I-39. Northbound traffic is reversed.
Follow @511 for current updates and closures. #WisDOT pic.twitter.com/yJzrEX3PM7
In addition, there were four separate crashes in the northbound lanes. The patrol says several injuries were reported, but none are life-threatening.
Authorities say the crashes likely were caused by dust blowing in the air. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.
?A closure on I-39 remains in effect for all lanes.
— WisDOT North Central Region (@WisDOTnorthcent) May 3, 2020
Detour for southbound traffic:
WIS 54 ➡️County BB➡️WIS 73➡️Back to I-39. Northbound traffic is reversed.
Follow @511 for current updates and closures. #WisDOT pic.twitter.com/yJzrEX3PM7