Racine County: 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-94 at 7 Mile Road
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities say three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Racine County Thursday, Feb. 16.
The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. on I-94 at 7 Mile Road near Caledonia.
— Jenna Wells (@JennaWellsNEWS) February 16, 2023
Nearly standstill traffic on NB I-94 in Racine County. The freeway is CLOSED between County truck highway G and Seven Mile Road due to a crash. Traffic is being redirected to alternate routes @CBS58pic.twitter.com/EVyryzUpJn
— Jenna Wells (@JennaWellsNEWS) February 16, 2023
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), two vehicles collided, resulting in an initial traffic backup. As vehicles began to slow down, a semi traveling northbound was unable to stop and struck another semi ahead of it.
WisDOT says the initial truck jackknifed and went into the east ditch, and the truck that was struck also jackknifed.
A pickup truck was also unable to stop and struck a third semi. WisDOT says that semi struck a box truck and a cargo van.
Authorities say three other minor crashes occurred during this chain of events.
All lanes have now reopened.
Officials believe winter weather and driving too fast for conditions were factors in this incident.
This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 on air and online for updates.