Semi Truck Hits Pole, Knocks Out Power in Inver Grove Heights
A semi truck hit a power pole in Inver Grove Heights this afternoon, knocking out power to 3,445 Xcel Energy customers.
The truck fell into a ditch after hitting the power pole around 1:15 p.m., backing up traffic on Highway 52 and Highway 55. About 3,445 Xcel Energy customers in the area lost power for about an hour.
Minor injuries were reported, according to Lt. Mark Peterson of the Minnesota State Patrol.
It is unknown what type of load the truck was carrying. The semi under inspection and the scene of the accident should be clear for rush hour.
