Minnesota State Patrol reports nearly 70 crashes, 90 spin-outs Friday
A crash just off Highway 10 near Dilworth on Jan. 15, 2021.[Sgt. Jesse Grabow/Minnesota State Patrol]
As snow continues to fall in the state, nearly 70 crashes and 90 spin-outs have been reported across the state.
The Minnesota State Patrol said it responded to 33 crashes and 22 vehicle spin-outs between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday. Two of those crashes resulted in injuries but none were serious or fatal. Additionally, three semis jackknifed.
Earlier in the day, the State Patrol reported 36 crashes and 68 vehicle spin-outs, with six of those crashes resulting in injuries.
#MSPNumbers Statewide 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 01/15/21: 33 crashes (2 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 22 veh spin out/off the road & 3 jackknifed semis.
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) January 15, 2021
#MSPNumbers Statewide 6:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m., 01/15/21: 36 crashes (6 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 68 veh spin out/off the road & 5 jackknifed semis.
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) January 15, 2021
Winter weather advisory remains in place as snow continues to fall
As of 4 p.m., Minnesota 511 reported good travel conditions around the Twin Cities and in southern Minnesota. However, road conditions were much worse along the western portion of the state.
You can see the latest road conditions online.