The scene of a semi-truck crash on I-41 in Grand Chute, May 29, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Grand Chute Police)
GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — No one was hurt in a fiery semi truck crash on I-41 in Grand Chute.
Just before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, crews responded to the area of I-41 northbound, near Highway 15 for a report of a crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and another semi-tractor.
The investigation suggests the driver of a northbound semi tractor-trailer collided with a concrete barrier on the side of the interstate, leading to significant damage to the trailer. This caused the trailer axles to detach and hit another northbound semi-tractor.
Following the initial crash, the tractor-trailer slid along the interstate, creating sparks that set fire to the cargo, consisting of paper bales, completely consuming the tractor-trailer in flames.
Fortunately, an uninvolved southbound semi-driver witnessed the incident and assisted the driver out of the semi-tractor before it was consumed by the fire.
Following the crash, both northbound and southbound lanes of I-41 were closed to traffic.
Around 6:40 a.m., southbound lanes reopened.
Northbound lanes between Richmond Street and Northland Avenue will be closed for several hours for cleanup and interstate repairs.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the crash.
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