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Belgium semi crash, 2 dead, I-43 closed
A crash involving two semis killed both drivers in Belgium Thursday night, shutting down I-43 in both directions.
BELGIUM, Wis. - A crash involving two semis killed both drivers in Belgium Thursday night, Sept. 8, shutting down I-43 in both directions. All lanes on I-43 have reopened
Viewer video showed flames coming from what appeared to be a semi-truck and a large plume of smoke rising into the sky.
Sheriff's officials said the crash happened on I-43 southbound south of Sandy Beach Road in Belgium.
A northbound semi left the roadway, entered the southbound lanes of I-43 and struck a southbound semi. Both vehicles sustained severe damage.
Both drivers died at the scene.
Sheriff's officials said I-43 between Port Washington exit 100 and Belgium Exit 107 in both directions would remain closed "until further notice."
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Crash, fire close I-43 in Ozaukee County
Viewer video shows a semi crash that closed I-43 in both directions in Ozaukee County Thursday night. Courtesy: Robb Hanke
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Crash, fire close I-43 in Ozaukee County
Viewer video shows the aftermath of a semi crash that shut down I-43 in both directions in Ozaukee County Thursday night.