Semi carrying animal parts goes off bridge into Sauk Lake

Photo credit: MN State Patrol

A semi truck hauling animal parts crashed through a guardrail and went off a bridge into Sauk Lake Monday morning in central Minnesota.

According to state patrol, the semi went off the bridge on Highway 71, north of Sauk Centre. The driver was able to smash the window and get out as the truck sank.

He was transported to Sauk Centre Hospital.