I-694 in Arden Hills reopens following fatal crash

The wreck happened about 8:45 a.m. near Snelling Avenue

The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 16, 2024 at 8:13PM
(Custom/MnDOT)

All westbound lanes of Interstate 694 in Arden Hills are back open following a fatal crash Friday morning.

The lanes were closed for several hours after multiple vehicles collided about 8:45 a.m. near Snelling Avenue, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.

A semitrailer truck appeared to have been involved in the crash, according to video images caught by MnDOT traffic cameras in the area.

The State Patrol confirmed a fatality, but has not released any other details.

The westbound lanes were closed at Hwy. 10 and motorists were diverted off I-694, MnDOT said

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