MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WI — A vehicle accident Friday morning blocked a left lane on Interstate 41 near Currie Park in northwest Wauwatosa, according to TTWN Milwaukee.
The crash happened on the southbound lanes (U.S. Highway 45) at West Burleigh Street. It was first reported by TTWN at 8:50 a.m.
Accident, left lane blocked in #Milwaukee on I-41/US 45 SB at Burleigh St, stop and go traffic back to Capitol Dr #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) March 4, 2022
It was not immediately clear what led up to the event, but commuters were warned of stop-and-go traffic as far back as Hampton Avenue.
By 9:50 a.m., an hour later, the left lane remained blocked by debris, indicating an extended emergency response.
Debris blocks left lane in #Milwaukee on I-41/US 45 SB south of Burleigh St, stop and go traffic back to Hampton Ave #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mdJZ
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) March 4, 2022
No further information has been shared regarding the parties involved or any serious injuries.
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