Tanker rollover spills 1,500 gallons of salt brine near I-94 in St. Paul
The site of the semi-tanker rollover in St. Paul that led to 1,500 gallons of salt brine being spilled and washing down a nearby drain. (FOX 9)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A semi-tanker rollover in St. Paul led to 1,500 gallons of salt brine being spilled and washing down a nearby drain on Wednesday morning.
Tanker rollover spills salt brine
What we know:
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, just after 10:25 a.m., troopers responded to a semi-tanker rollover on the ramp from northbound Highway 52 to westbound Interstate 94 in St. Paul.
The tanker tipped while on the curve of the ramp, and in the process an estimated 1,500 gallons of salt brine was spilled that then washed down a nearby drain. No fuel was spilled during the crash, authorities say.
The driver of the privately owned vehicle involved suffered minor injuries, and no other vehicles were damaged.
The ramp was shut down at approximately 10:45 a.m., but reopened again for traffic at 12:15 p.m.
What caused the crash?
Dig deeper:
Authorities say that speed and navigating the curve in the ramp led to the crash and spill.
The Source: Information provided by the Minnesota State Patrol.