Eastbound Highway 10 closed in Coon Rapids after truck hits bridge
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Patrol says eastbound Highway 10 in Coon Rapids is closed after a dump truck hit a bridge Tuesday morning.
The State Patrol says the incident happened at 10:40 a.m. on Highway 10 at Round Lake Boulevard. Authorities say a dump truck was merging onto eastbound Highway 10 from Round Lake Boulevard in Coon Rapids when it struck the bridge of Round Lake Boulevard with its dump trailer.
The trailer was elevated while the truck was driving, striking the bridge as it tried to go under. The crash caused the trailer to come off, and a temporary blockage of the eastbound traffic on Hwy 10.
Highway 10 closed
What we know:
Authorities say motorists may re-enter eastbound Highway 10 from Round Lake Boulevard, but all vehicles must exit due to damage to the bridge.
You can check current road conditions here.
There were no injuries in this crash and no other vehicles involved. The investigation remains open.
The Source: Information was provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol.