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UPDATE: 85 vehicles involved, 27 injuries reported in massive Wisconsin pile-up 

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27 injuries have been reported following the massive pile-up crash in Wisconsin on Friday that blocked the interstate for hours. 

The crash happened on Friday, January 27th in Rock County, but tallies regarding those injured and vehicles involved continued throughout the weekend. 

According to Fox News, approximately 85 vehicles, including semi trucks and passenger cars, are believed to be involved in the massive crash. At least 27 people were injured in the wreck, and only one fatality has been reported, which police say was unrelated to the pile-up. 

Interstate 39/90 was blocked until around 9:45 p.m. on Friday evening. Wisconsin State Patrol says that snow, ice, and whiteout conditions were factors in the wreck.

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