9:10 a.m. update: State Trooper hit on I-494

A State Trooper in his vehicle was struck while responding to this crash on westbound I-494 at Concord Street in the South St. Paul area. The left lane is blocked.

March 3, 2015 at 3:11PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

A State Trooper in his vehicle was struck while responding to this crash on westbound I-494 at Concord Street in the South St. Paul area. The left lane is blocked.

It's a stark reminder that motorists need to slow down, and move over a lane or two when they encounter flashing lights.

There was no immediate word if the trooper was hurt.

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