Section of Highway 7 closed in Shorewood following fatal crash

State troopers are investigating a fatal crash Tuesday evening along Highway 7 in Shorewood.

The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened on Highway 7 near Eureka Road.

Around 6:46 p.m., the Minnesota Department of Transportation issued an alert that Highway 7 will be closed between Highway 41 and Smithtown Road. The road was back open by 9 p.m.

No other information was immediately available.

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