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NB 35W reopens in Lino Lakes hours after tanker truck overturns

I-35W NB reopens in Lino Lakes after tanker overturn
I-35W NB reopens in Lino Lakes after tanker overturn 00:22

LINO LAKES, Minn. — An overturned tanker truck closed down northbound Interstate 35W for nearly seven hours on Friday in Lino Lakes.

The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened at about 3:48 a.m. between County Road 23 and Interstate 35E.

Crews were called in to pull the truck out of a ditch with a crane. At least one person was hurt but the extent of their injuries is unclear.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says no fuel was spilled. The northbound lanes re-opened just before 11 a.m.

The state patrol says it's investigating and expects to release more information later on Friday.

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