Fallen Cargo Causes Beltline Backup

MADISON, Wis. -- Traffic ground to a halt for about an hour on Monday during a major backup on the Beltline near John Nolen Drive.

Madison police said that shortly after 11:45 a.m., an SUV swerved to avoid a piece of metal furniture on the Beltline.

The SUV hit a van and the impact pushed the van into the guardrail and flipped the SUV.

Authorities said that no serious injuries occurred.

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