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Semi Crashes and Truck Fires Close I-41/94 Near Franksville

Full closures halted a major regional route, requiring complex emergency response that delayed travel.

Overview

  • Wisconsin DOT says a southbound semi struck a car that had entered northbound lanes, and video showed at least one semi on fire after the collision.
  • Traffic feeds from 511 Wisconsin and WisDOT reported the interstate closed or heavily restricted across a stretch between County Road K/Highway 11 and WIS‑20, producing major backups.
  • Emergency crews managed active fire suppression, fuel spill concerns and vehicle recovery, which complicated access and delayed scene clearance.
  • Local reporting said two separate early-morning semi crashes in Racine County left four people injured overall, with some taken to hospital and others treated for minor wounds.
  • Drivers should expect continuing delays on the I‑41/94 corridor and consult WisDOT or 511 Wisconsin for real-time closures and detour guidance as investigators work the scenes.