Northfield Twp, MN (October 6, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred on October 5, at approximately 10:05 AM, at the intersection of Highway 246 and County Road 1. This incident involved two vehicles and resulted in injuries.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 2014 Ford Explorer, traveling eastbound on 110th Street East (County Road 1), collided with a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup, which was heading northbound on Highway 247. The collision took place in the intersection, leading to significant damage to both vehicles.
Emergency responders, including the Rice County Sheriff, Northfield Police, and Fire & Ambulance services, arrived on the scene to assist those involved. The road conditions were dry at the time of the accident, which may have played a role in the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Details regarding the drivers and passengers involved are currently limited, as information is scheduled to be released later today. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado Pickup is a 78-year-old male from Dennison, MN, and his 77-year-old female passenger is also from Dennison. The Ford Explorer is driven by a 43-year-old female from Dundas, MN, and has a 4-year-old male passenger from the same area. Both vehicles had their airbags deployed during the collision.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this injury accident as they navigate the aftermath of this incident.
Injury Accidents in Minnesota
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