2 Dead and 12 Injured as Car Collides with Van on Wisconsin Highway

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A deadly crash in northern Wisconsin left two victims dead and several others in critical condition.

The drivers of both vehicles remain in critical condition, according to an updated press release shared on Tuesday. One is a 54-year-old man, the other is a 17-year-old boy.

There were 10 passengers riding in the van at the time of the accident on Monday evening, all of whom are related to the deceased passenger. He was the father of several passengers, according to the release. The passengers ranged in ages from 8-years-old to 54.

After colliding, the van veered off the highway into a ditch and flipped over. It then caught fire. A deputy responding to the 911 call was treated for smoke inhalation after stepping in to help rescue passengers from the burning van.

Fitzgerald said the deputy “needs to be commended for putting herself in harm’s way to get people away from the fire.”

Several citizens also stepped in to help with the rescue efforts, he said.

The car also veered off the highway and landed in a field, but did not flip over, according to the release.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families involved,” Fitzgerald said.

source: people.com