OWATONNA, Minn. — One person was killed and dozens others were injured in crashes across the state as a blustery snow system swept through Minnesota Wednesday.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the deadly crash occurred in Owatonna Wednesday morning after a truck lost control on Interstate 35 near Steele CR 9 just before 7:45 a.m. Officials say the road was covered in snow and ice at the time of the crash.
The state patrol reported 455 crashes as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, including 34 that resulted in injuries. The agency also reported 102 vehicles that went off the road, 34 spinouts and 18 jack-knifed semis.
"Take it slow, wear your seat belt, put distractions away, turn your headlights on and move over for first responders," posted the Minnesota State Patrol.