Clean-up continues after semi crash hampers traffic southbound I-41 near Main Street in Fond du Lac

A semi crashed into the right hand ditch on the southbound side of I-41 early Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024.

The semi was reported to be carrying food and much of the load had spilled out. It was also reported that fuel was leaking into the ditch and the DNR is responding to that.

According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, the truck lost control on wet pavement while attempting to exit at State Highway 151 and jackknifed, flipping into the ditch. One person with a leg injury was reported.

The southbound offramp to 151 and the right lane of southbound I-41 were closed for over 6 hours while crews cleaned up the mess.