Minneapolis, MN
Worker injured after semi strikes boom in downtown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A semi truck driver hit a skyway maintenance worker in downtown Minneapolis early Wednesday afternoon.
Police from Minneapolis’ First Precinct responded to reports of a crash on 10th Street South and Nicollet Mall around 12:25 p.m.
Authorities say a man in his 40s was operating a boom above the street, completing maintenance on the Minneapolis Skyway System when a semi truck traveling eastbound on 10th Street South struck the arm of the boom, causing it to collapse.
The worker was thrown into the intersection and suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.
Police say the driver of the semi remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
No arrests have been made in connection to the incident.
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