A car northbound on Hwy. 53 crossed the centerline about 7:20 a.m. and struck two southbound vehicles about a half-mile south of the Decorah Wayside, the department stated.
Four people were transported to area hospitals, and one was flown to a La Crosse hospital by Gundersen Lutheran MedLink Air helicopter.
The sheriff’s department would not release any names, but stated none of the injuries are life-threatening and alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

