Jackknifed semi temporarily blocks westbound I-94 lanes in Brooklyn Center
Westbound Interstate 94 lanes in Brooklyn Center were temporarily blocked Thursday morning due to a jackknifed semi truck.
KSTP Traffic Reporter Josie Smith said the incident, which happened around 8 a.m., blocked lanes near Brooklyn Boulevard.
Smith said the concrete median was damaged in the crash and some of the concrete debris spilled into the eastbound lanes.
Traffic was able to pass by via the shoulder.
Smith said to expect delays in both directions.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol reported as of 10 a.m. Thursday, state troopers had responded to 113 crashes. Twelve of those crashes caused injuries and one caused serious injuries. None of the crashes were fatal. Additionally, there were 55 vehicle spinnouts.
#MSPnumbers statewide 2/18/21 as 10am Troopers have responded to 113 crashes (12 injuries, 1 serious inj Hwy169 Hibbing, 0 fatal) additional 55 vehicles spun out/off road & 1 jackknifed semi. A Trooper’s squad car was struck from behind Hwy169/I394 believe no life threat inj.
— Sgt. Jesse Grabow (@MSPPIO_NW) February 18, 2021