At least 30 vehicles involved in crash in icy interstate crash near Wisconsin

Flames were seen pouring from the wreckage of a massive pile-up involving at least 30 vehicles that left 25 people injured on an icy interstate crash in Wisconsin. 

Videos uploaded to social media show flames and a huge plume of black smoke billowing from one truck in the pile-up near Janesville on Friday. 

One injury has been reported so far, the Wisconsin State Patrol confirmed.

The I-39/90 northbound is still closed beyond the ramp from County S and Woodman Road as of Friday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transport (WisDOT).

Investigators confirmed icy weather contributed to the horror crash. 

WisDOT video shows snow-covered roads in the Janesville area as winter conditions continue to batter many portions of Wisconsin. 

Videos show flames erupting from one truck involved in the icy interstate crash

The response has been upgraded to a 2nd-Alarm-Level incident. Only Electrical Muscle Stimulators are being called.

Wisconsin State Police said in a statement: 'At approximately 12:31pm, on Friday January 27, 2023, the Wisconsin State Patrol received reports of a multi-vehicle crash on I-39/90 in Rock County around Milepost 181 between Beloit and Janesville.

'Upon arrival, Troopers found the interstate blocked in both directions. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Avalon Road and northbound traffic is being diverted at Shopiere Road.

'Travelers are advised to avoid the area, while State Patrol and supporting agencies assist motorists involved, investigate the crash and work to clear the roadway.

'This incident occurred during a severe winter weather event with snow, ice and whiteout conditions believed to be a factor in the initial crash.'

The I-39/90 northbound is now closed beyond the ramp from County S and Woodman Road.

Horror pile-up comes as snowy winter conditions continue to batter parts of Wisconsin

A Facebook post for the Rock County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon read: 'Please avoid northbound and southbound Interstate 90 in Rock County at this time. 

'Our personnel are currently handling several multiple-vehicle accidents and subsequent pileups.' 

This is a developing story.