Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 36 in Lake Elmo Leaves Two Hospitalized
A multi-vehicle collision on State Highway 36 in Lake Elmo resulted in two people being hospitalized on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 7 a.m. in the westbound lanes, near Manning Avenue. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, three vehicles were initially involved in a rear-end crash. After two drivers exited their vehicles, a fourth vehicle rear-ended them.
Authorities reported that both drivers who exited their vehicles sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital, where they are expected to recover. Emergency response included multiple ambulances, firetrucks, and squad cars, with several vehicles ending up in the grassy median off the highway.
Both westbound lanes were closed for over half an hour while responders managed the scene, but the highway has since reopened.
The incident remains under investigation.
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