March: Scaffolding falls in heavy winds at Vikings stadium site

August 26, 2015 at 3:15PM
On the Sixth Street side of the new Vikings stadium, some scaffolding collapsed upon a trailer because of high winds Sunday.
On the Sixth Street side of the new Vikings stadium, some scaffolding collapsed upon a trailer because of high winds Sunday. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

High winds blew down scaffolding on the edge of the Vikings stadium project Sunday, forcing the closure of S. 5th Street alongside the site, police said.

The roof of a trailer was damaged, but no injuries were reported, Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said.

Light rail trains continued to run nearby.

About 5:30 p.m., crews still were working to remove parts of the scaffolding that fell over a 5th Street fence and extended over a bike lane.

Boards were being carried away, too.

Elder said officers were sent to the area to redirect traffic.

Anthony Lonetree

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