Wisconsin winter storm: Latest traffic, crash updates Saturday
MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for all of southeast Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 29. As snow piles up, traffic delays and crashes have cropped up throughout the region.
Follow the latest updates below, and check back often – this list will be updated and added to throughout the day.
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Milwaukee County incidents | 10:00 p.m.
Traffic Alert:
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to 33 accidents, nine disabled vehicles, seven spinouts and one issue of debris on the road to this point Saturday. Three of the accidents involved injuries. There was also an abandoned tow call.
Mayfair Road at Watertown Plank, Wauwatosa | 9:13 p.m.
Traffic Alert:
WisDOT cameras showed emergency vehicles, including multiple ambulances, at the intersection. It happened just after 8 p.m. and cleared a little more than an hour later. FOX6 News reached out to the sheriff's office for details but did not immediately hear back.
Crash at Mayfair Road and Watertown Plank (Courtesy: WisDOT)
I-94 at 70th St, Milwaukee County | 2:00 p.m.
Traffic Alert:
The two left lanes were closed due to a crash on I-94 westbound.
I-41/94 at Ryan Road, Milwaukee County | 11:37 a.m.
Traffic Alert:
Two cars appeared to have crashed, sitting in the middle of the freeway and blocking the two center lanes of northbound traffic. Those vehicles were later moved to the shoulder.
I-41/94 at County C, Kenosha County | 10:25 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
A semi-truck went off the highway near the ramp. One lane was blocked
I-94 at Elm Grove Road, Waukesha County | 9:30 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
There's a multi-vehicle accident on I-94 eastbound at Elm Grove. All lanes of traffic were being shut down with vehicles being directed onto the shoulder to pass by.
I-94 beyond County F, Waukesha County | 9:25 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
The left lane is blocked due to an eastbound crash.
I-41/94 at County K | 9:15 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
The left lane is blocked due to a northbound crash.
I-41/94 at Drexel Ave | 9:15 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
Camera quality is degraded, but there appears to be a disabled vehicle, forcing the two left southbound lanes to be closed.
I-39/90 at Milwaukee Street | 8:05 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
WisDOT cameras were showing a jackknifed semi on I-39/90 at Milwaukee Street. This is near the Janesville area. All lanes were blocked, but officials on the scene were allowing vehicles to get through on the shoulder.
I-94 at 25th Street | 7:19 a.m. update
Traffic Alert:
WisDOT cameras show an SUV pointing the wrong direction on I-94 eastbound. The vehicle appears to have significant front-end damage – and may have hit the median wall. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is on the scene and blocking lanes where necessary.
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