Ozaukee County Hazmat on I-43; semi hit debris, diesel leaked
Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office
GRAFTON, Wis. - The Ozaukee County Hazardous Materials Team responded to Interstate 43 after a semi-truck jackknifed and went into a ditch on Tuesday morning.
What they're saying:
It happened around 9:30 a.m. The sheriff's office said the semi hit some wood debris while headed southbound on I-43 at Ulao Parkway in the town of Grafton.
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The debris caused the semi's steering to lock up, causing it to jackknife and go into a ditch. The diesel tank was punctured and leaked, prompting the HAZMAT response.
The far right southbound lane will be temporarily closed while the semi is removed. It's expected to stay closed until around noon. Both lanes may be shut down at some point.
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The Source: Information in this report is from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.