Harrowing Collision on Highway 9
Early Thursday morning, a grave accident occurred south of Felton on State Highway 9, involving a semi-truck and an SUV, as confirmed by the Minnesota State Patrol. The collision led to multiple injuries, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Sgt. Jesse Grabow reported that several individuals from both vehicles were urgently transported to hospitals via air and ground ambulances.
Details of the Incident and Immediate Response
According to preliminary investigations, the SUV, which contained six passengers, was heading south on Highway 9 when it collided with the semi traveling west on 90th Ave North. The impact was significant, leading to a range of injuries among the occupants, from non-life-threatening to serious conditions. Emergency teams quickly secured the scene and facilitated the swift transportation of the injured to receive medical care.
Ongoing Investigation and Traffic Impact
The Minnesota State Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this critical incident. The crash caused considerable disruption along Highway 9, with traffic delays as investigative and cleanup operations were underway. Authorities are examining all factors that could have contributed to the crash, including vehicular movement and road conditions at the time of the accident, to understand better and prevent such incidents in the future.