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UPDATE: Names released following fiery crash in Ida County, IA

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By Kim Wilson, Multimedia Producer - bio | email
IDA COUNTY, Iowa (KTIV) -

Two Wisconsin men have died in a fiery collision on Highway 20.

It happened yesterday afternoon around 1-30 near Harvest Avenue in Ida County, Iowa.

Authorities say traffic was stopped waiting for a pilot car in a construction area when a semi rear-ended a car with two people inside.

They've been identified as 55-year-old Michael Hengel of Milwaukee and 38-year-old Cory Severson of Pine River.

The car was pushed into the back of another semi stopped in front of it.

The car burst into flames.

Hengel and Severson were pronounced dead at the scene.

The drivers of the semis were not seriously hurt.

Anyone who witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Iowa State Patrol at 712-263-4621

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