MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WI — A vehicle crash Thursday morning blocked all eastbound lanes of Wisconsin Highway 794 near Saint Francis, according to 511 Wisconsin.
The collision occurred on the eastbound highway at East Howard Avenue. It was first reported by 511 shortly before 6:00 a.m.
Alert | MILWAUKEE Co | Crash | WIS 794 EB | Howard Ave | All Lanes Blocked (One Direction) | https://t.co/tYLOLcVAKG
— 511 Wisconsin (@511WI) September 1, 2022
Officials have not said what led up to the wreck, but the closure remained in place for over an hour, suggesting a major accident and extended emergency response.
By 7:25 a.m., crews had cleared the scene and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
Cleared | MILWAUKEE Co | Crash | WIS 794 EB | Howard Ave | All Lanes Blocked (One Direction) | https://t.co/tYLOLcVAKG
— 511 Wisconsin (@511WI) September 1, 2022
It remains unclear at this time whether anyone was hurt.
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