Wausau Pilot & Review

UPDATED: At least one person is injured in a crash Tuesday involving a semi tractor trailer and another vehicle west of Wausau on Hwy. 29.

The crash was reported at about 10:50 a.m. in the eastbound lane of the highway near Rib River Ballroom, 135737 Hwy. 29, in the town of Cassel. Multiple rescue units responded to the scene.

Preliminary emergency scanner reports indicate at least two injuries. There’s no word yet on the severity of the injuries involved.

Drivers can expect lane closures for about two hours as crews work to clear the scene.

This is a developing story that will be updated as additional information is released.

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