Crime & Safety

Saint Paul Manhole Cover Punctures Truck: Hazmat Responds

A truck with a diesel fuel tank was punctured by a manhole cover in Saint Paul Monday.

SAINT PAUL MN — A truck with a diesel fuel tank was punctured by a manhole cover in Saint Paul Monday, fire officials said on Twitter. The incident happened at the intersection of West 7th Street and Walnut Street.

A hazmat team is on the scene mitigating. West 7th Street is currently blocked.


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