Multiple Major Highways Closed After Serious Crashes in Midwest, Virginia

Multiple vehicle crashes across the United States have led to significant road closures and traffic disruptions. In Suffolk, Virginia, a fatal two-vehicle crash closed eastbound lanes of Portsmouth Boulevard near Van Zandt Parkway, with traffic diverted to East Washington Street and the roadway expected to remain closed for an extended period. In Minnesota, Highway 42 between Kellogg and near Plainview is closed in both directions following a crash, with detours in place and no further details released by State Patrol. Louisiana State Police reported a serious injury crash at the intersection of U.S. 90 westbound and Jefferson Island Road, causing road closures and urging motorists to seek alternate routes. Wisconsin authorities closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 41 at Freedom Road in De Pere after a multi-vehicle crash, with the closure anticipated to last about an hour as emergency personnel work to clear the scene. These incidents underscore ongoing traffic safety challenges and the importance of driver caution and alternate route planning.