Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on U.S. Highway 53 in Douglas County, near Minong.
According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. November 4th, near mile marker 191.
Preliminary investigation indicates that one vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes when it collided head-on with a northbound vehicle.
Both drivers, who were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles, suffered fatal injuries.
Emergency responders included the Wisconsin State Patrol, Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Gordon EMS, Wascott Fire and EMS, and Minong Fire.
Northbound lanes of Highway 53 were closed for approximately three hours following the crash.
The Wisconsin State Patrol continues to investigate.
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