DEVELOPING: Crash Prompts Emergency Closure Of Hwy 371 North Of Brainerd

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota transportation officials say Highway 371 north of Brainerd has been closed until further notice following a crash Friday afternoon.

According to MnDOT, the crash occurred on the highway near Hole-in-the-Day Bay. A detour has been set up.

EMERGENCY CLOSURE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Hwy 371 closed near Hole-in-the-Day Bay, N of Brainerd due to crash. Detour via Wise Rd, CR. 3 thru Merrifield, to CR 13, to Hwy 371 Nisswa. Use other routes, give emergency workers room to work. https://t.co/LJhWkB3cCM pic.twitter.com/FlnDLRMLrv

— MnDOT District 3 (@MnDOTcentral) February 18, 2022

Motorists are advised to give emergency workers room to work by using other routes.

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