Vehicle Fire, Rollover Stop Traffic on Southeast Minnesota Highway

Kellogg, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities responded to a traffic incident that stopped motorists on a southeast Minnesota highway on Saturday. 

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The disruption occurred in the afternoon. Two different vehicles were involved. 

Limited information is available, however the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to warn motorists about a vehicle fire and vehicle rollover that had stopped traffic on northbound Hwy. 61. 

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Officials announced the traffic stoppage north of Kellogg around 2:45 p.m. The scene was cleared and traffic was returned to its normal flow shortly before 4 p.m. 

The number of occupants in each vehicle and identity of the drivers have not been released. The Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office did not report any injuries. 

Information regarding the events that led up to the crash has not been disclosed.

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