Tragic Crash Between Semi and Van Leaves Nine Dead
DEWHURST, Minn.
Nine people are dead after a crash between a semi and van shut down a stretch of Highway 95 Friday in west-central Wisconsin. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal crash happened on the highway near County Road J in the Township of Dewhurst, which is about 50 miles east of Eau Claire. The crash was reported at 7:53 a.m. Friday morning.
Collision at the Highway Intersection
According to the sheriff’s office, the van was driving north on the county road and entered the intersection at Highway 95. That’s when the semi, which was eastbound on the highway, collided with the van.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Speaks Out
In a recent post, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers lamented the crash, thanked first responders, and confirmed the deaths of nine people. Evers expressed heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those involved in the tragic incident, as well as appreciation for the quick support provided by first responders at the scene.
According to officials, nine people have died as a result of the crash. Coroner Clarissa Rochester pronounced the driver of the semi dead at the scene. There were nine people in the van, eight of whom were pronounced dead at the scene, including the driver. One van passenger survived and was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
Road Closure and Reopening
That stretch of Highway 95 was closed for several hours on Friday, and motorists were asked to avoid the area. The crash has been cleared, and Highway 95 and Highway J have been reopened to traffic. Names of everyone involved have not yet been released to the public.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to our website for more updates.
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