Developing: Part of Rochester-Area Highway Closed Due to Crash

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A crash has closed a portion of Hwy. 63  near Rochester.  

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Little information is available, however preliminary reports indicate Mayo One helicopter flew to respond to a collision around 9:45 Tuesday morning. 

Initial reports indicate the collision involved a semi truck and passenger car near the highway's intersection with Hwy. 63.

No further information regarding the crash is available at this time. The Minnesota Department of Transportation and State Patrol are directing motorists around the area. 

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Officials say the detour could be in place until the early afternoon.

This is a developing Story. Stay with KROC News for more information when it becomes available. 

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