Hixton Fire Department Responds to Semi Fire on I-94
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 -- 12:00 PM
The Hixton Fire and Rescue Department assisted with a semi fire early Friday morning.
According to a release from the Department, around 3:21am, Hixton Fire & Rescue was requested to assist Black River Falls Fire and Rescue at the 117 west bound on I-94 for a semi accident. No injuries were reported. Hixton arrived at 3:40am with E52. E51, T51 and T52 also assisted on the call. 13 firefighters from Hixton assisted.
According to the Wisconsin DOT, the driver of the semi had trouble taking a curve in the road and struck the barriers. The semi was hauling paper products then started on fire.
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