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Nine people are dead after a crash in Central Wisconsin on Friday, March 8.
According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the crash happened Friday morning, around 7:53 a.m.
The crash happened on State Highway 95 in the area of County Highway J in the Township of Dewhurst, located about 50 miles southeast of Eau Claire.
According to a preliminary investigation by the CCSO suggests a semi was headed east on State Highway 95 while a van was northbound on County Highway J.
Police say the semi hit the van as the van entered the intersection to continue north.
The driver and sole occupant of the semi, was pronounced dead at the scene.
CCSO says nine people were in the van. Eight of them, including the driver, died at the scene.
One passenger in the van was taken to the Marshfield St. Joseph’s Hospital for their injuries. Their condition is not known at this time.
According to a post on 'X,' none of the victims were from the area.
Heartbreaking. 9 victims in deadly crash between semi and van in Clark County, WI. None of the victims are from the area, source says they were just passing through. @KSTP pic.twitter.com/ADlSmxMcLs
— Eric Chaloux (@EricChalouxKSTP) March 8, 2024
Gov. Tony Evers reacted to news of the crash on XFriday evening and expressed gratitude to the first responders who were at the scene of the crash.
"Kathy and I are saddened today by the fatal crash that occurred in Clark County, tragically taking nine lives," Evers said. "Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of all those involved."
Kathy and I are saddened today by the fatal crash that occurred in Clark County, tragically taking nine lives.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 8, 2024
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of all those involved, as well as the first responders who worked quickly to provide support at the scene.
The crash scene has been cleared and both highways of STH 95 / CTH J have been opened for traffic, according to the CCSO.
The crash is still under investigation by the CCSO, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
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