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Posted at: 11/18/2009 10:43 AM
Updated at: 11/18/2009 12:09 PM

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Semi Accident Blocks Highway 30

(ABC 6 NEWS) -- Plan on a detour if you're driving on Highway 30 near Ellendale. A semi accident has led to the closure of Hwy 30 between County Road 3 and County Road 45.

According to the Minnesota Highway Patrol, a tractor heading east on Highway 30 collided with a semi truck. The accident happened at about 10:10 this morning when the driver of the tractor attempted to turn left while the truck was passing it. The semi turned over, spilling a load of soybeans on the road.  

There were no serious injuries, and MnDOT expects to have the road reopened by 2:00 this afternoon.

ABC 6 News has a crew on the scene and we'll bring you updates as they become available.