Stretch of I-35W north near Lino Lakes reopens hours after semi hauling fuel crashes, leaks

Northbound I-35W between Lino Lakes and Columbus are back open after a crash shut down all lanes in that direction for nearly seven hours on Friday morning.

A Minnesota State Patrol incident report says the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. Friday. The agency says a semi tractor/trailer combination that was hauling fuel overturned near Lakes Drive in Lino Lakes. The fuel then leaked out, meaning hazmat crews had to respond in order to clean up the spill.

Although the incident report initially stated the crash involved an injury, the State Patrol said early Friday afternoon that no one was injured. The truck was the only vehicle involved in the crash, which is still being investigated. No word on what caused the truck to turn over.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said the lanes were closed between Anoka County Road 23/Lake Drive in Lino Lakes and I-35E in Columbus. Only emergency vehicles were allowed to drive through the area, which was closed until about 10:45 a.m.