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Snowplow Rear-Ended on I-94 Shuts Westbound Lanes in Waukesha

Officials diverted traffic at Highway 18 during the westbound shutdown.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on I-94 westbound near Springdale Road, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
  • Waukesha County officials said their plow truck was rear-ended, and the plow driver is okay.
  • Police have not released the condition of the SUV driver involved in the collision.
  • Westbound lanes were closed with traffic forced off at Highway 18, and ramps at Barker Road were shut, causing major backups and delays.
  • Witnesses reported the plow was working in the emergency lane and bystanders ran from the opposite side to help the SUV driver when the vehicle began smoking.