MILWAUKEE, WI — Authorities responded to a car fire Thursday morning that blocked part of eastbound Interstate 794 on Milwaukee’s Jones’ Island, according to TTWN Milwaukee.
The incident impacted the eastbound lanes of I-794 between Daniel W. Hoan Memorial Bridge and South Carferry Drive. It was first reported by TTWN at 9:30 a.m.
It was not immediately clear whether a collision caused the blaze, but the closure remained in place for at least 20 minutes.
Closed due to car fire in #Milwaukee on I-794 EB between Hoan Bridge and Carferry Dr #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mLzx
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) July 20, 2023
As of this writing, local agencies have not indicated any major injuries in connection with the event.
Earlier Car Fire in #Milwaukee on I-794 EB between Hoan Bridge and Carferry Dr #traffic https://t.co/nohdC1mLzx
— TTWN Milwaukee (@TotalTrafficMKE) July 20, 2023
This blog will be updated to include any new information as it is made publicly available.
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