Semi-tanker crash shut down stretch of I-35W near Lino Lakes for hours
LINO LAKES, Minn. (FOX 9) - A crash involving a semi-tanker in Lino Lakes shut down a stretch of Interstate 35W for several hours Friday morning.
What we know
The incident happened just after 3 a.m. on northbound I-35W near Lake Drive in Lino Lakes. The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person was injured, but the current extent of their injuries is unknown.
Officials said the semi-tanker rolled over in the ditch, and crews worked to offload the fuel and clear the scene.
The northbound lanes of I-35W were closed between Lake Drive and I-35E. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes and "use caution in the area," according to the crash report.
The roadway reopened around 10:45 a.m. on Friday.
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What we don’t know
Authorities did not say how the crash happened, or if any other vehicles were involved.
It's unclear what the semi-tanker was hauling, though officials said they were offloading it.