Jackknifed semi blocks highway ramp near US-61, Washington County MN
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a semi-truck jackknifed and blocked the westbound I-494 exit ramp to southbound Highway 61 in Minnesota. The ramp was closed while authorities managed the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, you got a jackknifed semi blocking 494 westbound, the exit to southbound 61.
00:11
Yeah, we got it, thank you.
00:16
10-4, I've got the ramp blocked as well right now.
00:21
Are you able to stay there?
00:26
I can for a little bit if,
00:28
yeah.
00:29
A little bit.
00:33
Yes, please. Thank you. Thirteen oh.
00:39
Oh yeah, glad I'm being back the shop around 130 or so and then we'll hook up and go fuel up, get with salt 88 or whatever.
00:52
Go ahead, (name withheld).
00:56
Yeah, I'm blocking the ramp westbound 494 to southbound 61.
01:01
There's a jackknifed semi that's been called in.
01:04
It's blocking, so I'll sit here for a little bit.
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Location mentioned:
US-61, Minnesota
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