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State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Big Lake
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State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Big Lake

Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Big Lake Township.

A 25-year-old Elk River man was driving a Ford Fusion west on Highway 10 and a 40-year-old Big Lake woman was driving a Nissan Altima across the highway around 7:40 a.m. according to the agency’s incident report. The two vehicles collided at the highway’s intersection with 172nd Street NW.

The State Patrol said one person was taken to the hospital and another person was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Police did not say whether one or both drivers involved were killed.

Roads were dry at the time of the crash, according to the State Patrol.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said the crash occurred between Industrial Drive NW and 172nd St. He said the westbound lanes of Highway 10 between were temporarily closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Those lanes were later reopened.

Authorities are expected to release more information about this crash around 6 a.m. Thursday morning. Check back for updates.