Pileup involving 131 vehicles closes I-41 SB south of Neenah; 1 killed, 71 hurt

[milestogo]

NEENAH -- All southbound lanes on I-41 near Highway G in Neenah were closed Sunday, Feb. 24 due to a crash involving 131 vehicles. Winnebago County sheriff's officials confirmed one fatality, and said 71 others were taken to hospitals. Sheriff's officials said whiteout conditions led to the chain-reaction crash around 11:10 a.m.

Of the 71 transported, 66 were treated and released. Five were admitted.

It took two hours to stabilize the scene and remove most of the vehicles.

https://fox6now.com/2019/02/24/multiple-car-accident-reported-in-neenah-wi-all-sb-i-41-lanes-closed/

A HS Science teacher was killed: https://fox6now.com/2019/02/25/winnebago-co-sheriffs-office-to-hold-news-conference-in-wake-of-pileup-on-i-41-near-neenah/

Largest pileup in state history.

[saidsimplesimon]

1. No fatalities, that is great news

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. One fatality, according to the article.

[saidsimplesimon]

3. i spoke too soon.

[LakeArenal]

4. That area of highway is KRAZY in good weather. Traffic just blazes in six lanes.