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Published on May 01, 2024
Minneapolis Rollover Accident Leaves Five Women Injured, Possible Intoxication Under InvestigationSource: Google Street View

In an abrupt turn from reporting earlier this week, authorities confirm that no fatalities resulted from a harrowing rollover crash that left five women injured on Sunday morning in Minneapolis. Misinformation initially spread about a death in the crash has been corrected, as reported by the Minneapolis Police Department.

The incident took place near Dowling Ave. N and the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate Highway 94, shortly before the clock struck 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a Toyota RAV4 in a battered state, leaning haphazardly on its side against a telephone pole, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. All involved were women, aged between 24 and 28, with three outside the vehicle, apparently thrown from the crash, and two more inside, one partially ejected and the other trapped, police said.

Rescue efforts began immediately with police performing life-saving measures on the scene and continued with the assistance of Minneapolis firefighters and EMS. While two victims were rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center, the other three were transported to North Memorial Health Hospital. Injuries ranged with three women facing potentially fatal conditions, while the others sustained less critical injuries, as per the Minneapolis Police Department.

The details surrounding the investigation remain under wraps, but MPD urges anyone with additional information to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or via their website. In an effort to encourage community involvement, reports leading to an arrest and conviction might fetch a financial incentive. The case is logged under the GO Number 24-112013, marking a sober reminder of the fragility of life on the roads we traverse.