Crashes block I-39/90 and 41/94 in Wisconsin near Illinois state line
JANESVILLE, Wis. (CBS) -- Multi-vehicle crashes blocked two interstate highways in Wisconsin near the Illinois state line Friday afternoon.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said I-39/90 is closed in both directions in Rock County between Beloit and Janesville "due to a multi-vehicle crash."
CBS affiliate WIFR in Rockford reports 20 to 50 vehicles might have been involved in the crash, which happened around 12:30 p.m.
WIFR reported Beloit Memorial Hospital said at least 27 patients from the crash were admitted. The extent of their injuries was not known late Friday.
WDOT recommended the following detours for I-39/90:
- Northbound traffic should take EXIT 183 (HWY S/Shopiere Rd). Turn left and proceed south on HWY S to HWY BT. Turn right and proceed west on HWY B to HWY G. Turn right and proceed north on HWY G to HWY 11. Turn right and proceed east on HWY 11 to I-39/90.
- Southbound traffic should take EXIT 177 (HWY 11/Avalon Rd). Turn right and proceed west on HWY 11 to HWY G. Turn left and proceed south on HWY G to HWY BT. Turn left and proceed east on HWY BT to HWY S. Turn left and proceed north on HWY S to I-39/90.
Meantime, a multi-vehicle crash on I-41/94 in Kenosha County blocked the northbound lanes Friday, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
CBS 58 Milwaukee reported two injuries were reported in this crash, which happened around 1:30 p.m.
Northbound traffic was routed to Russell Road to the west Frontage Road to WIS 165 back to I-41.
The crashes occurred as a severe winter storm was bringing snow, ice, and whiteout conditions to the area.
Traffic was moving normally again late Friday night.
