Truck accident closes southbound stretch of I-35W

The southbound lanes of Interstate 35W are closed because of a truck accident, officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.

Officials have closed I-35W between Ramsey County Road D in New Brighton, Minn., and County Road C in Roseville, Minn. They say the road is closed because of an accident involving a semitrailer, and that a vehicle is on fire.

The Roseville Fire Department says signs will have to be repaired because of fire damage.

The road is expected to be closed through rush hour.

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