Multiple-Vehicle Accident on I-35W Results in One Fatality
Minneapolis, MN — A multiple-vehicle accident on Interstate 35W northbound occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 25, resulting in one confirmed fatality and multiple injuries.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision involved four vehicles. Emergency responders from the Minneapolis Fire Department and Hennepin County Medical Center provided medical aid at the scene. Victims received treatment for injuries, but one individual was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Authorities closed the two left lanes of I-35W to facilitate an investigation and clear the wreckage. No further details regarding the victims’ identities or the cause of the accident have been released, as the investigation is ongoing.
Traffic delays were reported, with congestion extending back for several miles. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the area is cleared.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety; the Department of Public Safety reported 33 fatal accidents in Minnesota this year, up from 18 at this time in 2022.
More details will be provided as they become available.