MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WI — A vehicle crash Monday afternoon delayed traffic for several hours on Interstate 894 near West Allis, according to TTWN Milwaukee.
The accident took place on the northbound lanes (I-41) near Exit 10 to West Greenfield Avenue. It was first reported by TTWN at 2:10 p.m.
Accident, right lane blocked in #Milwaukee on I-894/41 NB before Greenfield Ave, stop and go traffic back to Cleveland Ave #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) December 20, 2021
A right lane was initially reported blocked, but by 2:35 p.m., a left lane was also closed to traffic.
Accident, left lane blocked in #Milwaukee on I-894/41 NB before Greenfield Ave, stop and go traffic back to Oklahoma Ave #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) December 20, 2021
It was unclear what led up to the crash, but the scene remained on the interstate for at least four hours.
Motorists were told to expect a traffic backup stretched down to the Zoo Interchange.
Earlier accident in #Milwaukee on I-894/41 SB at Greenfield Ave, stop and go traffic back to Zoo Interchange #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) December 21, 2021
No further information has been disclosed on the parties involved or any injuries sustained.
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