Crime & Safety
Watch As Car Carrier Catches Fire On I-41/94
The DOT is reporting that there are severe traffic backups of 4.7 miles as a result of the crash. A motorist captured this video:
RACINE COUNTY, WI — According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, all northbound lanes on I-41/94 at Kraut Rd. in Racine County are closed due to a vehicle fire as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.
According to reports, traffic is being routed off the freeway at Highway 20. in Racine. The DOT is reporting that severe traffic backups of 4.7 miles and a travel times of 21 minutes are being observed for southbound traffic on I-41/94 from 5 1/2 Mile Rd until Kraut Rd.
Motorists are advised to use an alternate route to avoid the delays.
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Viewer captures this video of multiple vehicles on a car hauler that are on fire and causing delays on I-94 northbound in Racine County. pic.twitter.com/mkcOSmkslu
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