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

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

An incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. Friday. The agency says a semi-tractor/trailer combination hauling fuel overturned near Lakes Drive in Lino Lakes. The fuel then seeped out, which meant hazmat crews had to respond to clean up the spill.

Although the incident report initially indicated 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 under investigation. There is no word on what caused the truck to overturn.

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 around 10.45am