Minnesota interstate closed after high winds blow over 9 trucks
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has closed a portion of I-35 after high winds blew over several tractor trailers.
Around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, MNDOT announced that northbound I-35 south of Faribault is closed and detoured.
According to reports, as many as 9 trucks were blown over on northbound I-35.
It isn’t clear whether anyone was injured.
“Plan ahead. Slow down. Watch for emergency responders. I-35 southbound remains open,” MNDOT said.
At least five overturned semis on Interstate 35 south of Faribault — a storm just moved through the area. @WCCO pic.twitter.com/y4pbTNp2xV
— Nick Streiff (@nickstreiff) April 12, 2022
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