Wind blows semi truck over on Highway 56

Wind blows semi truck over on Highway 56

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(ABC 6 News) – The wind blew a Target semi truck on its side near 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 16.

The crash took place on Highway 56 and 205th Street between Austin and Rose Creek, Minnesota.

First responders said the driver, 62-year-old Todd Wolter of Denver, IA, was trapped inside the vehicle, but was eventually extricated.

According to Minnesota State Patrol, Wolter was taken to Austin Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The truck was cleared from the road at about 4 p.m.

ABC 6 News will update this article as more information is available.