State Patrol investigating fatal crash on EB I-494, 1 lane open

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The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on eastbound Interstate 494 near Highway 77. 

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on eastbound Interstate 494 near Highway 77 Friday morning.   

The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. One lane is open.     

The Department of Transportation estimates it will be at least two hours before the crash is cleared.