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3 killed, 2 seriously injured in crash west of Willmar

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred on Highway 40 and involved a semi and a passenger vehicle.

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WILLMAR, Minn. — Three people were killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night just west of Willmar.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 40 and County Road 7. Officials say they believe the semi was traveling west on Highway 40 and the SUV was headed north on CR 7 when the two vehicles collided.

As of 9:30 p.m., Highway 40 remained shut down in both directions.

#MSPfatal Hwy40 west of Willmar (Kandiyohi County) MN State Patrol is investigating a semi vs passenger vehicle crash. Preliminary info 3 people killed and 2 others serious injuries. More info will be posted when available. Temp detour https://t.co/UtVIO3kuBr evening of 8/4/22
— Sgt. Jesse Grabow (@MSPPIO_NW) August 5, 2022

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.

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