UPDATE: Two dead in Highway 218 crash

Hwy 218 crash

The latest local, regional and national news events of the day are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with updated sports, weather and traffic.

(ABC 6 News-) UPDATE: The Minnesota State Patrol is confirming two are dead in a head-on collision that occurred on Hwy 218. 

The accident happened north of Lyle, near 140th Street at around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. 

A 17-year-old from Austin, Minnesota, and a 25-year-old from Rockwell, Iowa, were involved in the crash, according to the MSP crash report. Further details of the victims are unknown at this time, or if there were any other injuries.

At least one patient was airlifted by Mayo One from the scene. 

Traffic is now open in both directions on Hwy 218, after first responders with MSP, Mower County Sheriff, Lyle Fire & Rescue and others cleared the scene. 

This story will be updated with more details as they become available.

—–PREVIOUS STORY—–

(ABC 6 News) – One person was airlifted away from the scene of a crash on 218 and 140th Street.

Traffic is now being detoured to Highway 105, with traffic on Highway 218 blocked off north of Lyle in both directions.

MN 511 cameras show a vehicle off the road on US 218 North at 140th Street.

The crash is located between the cities of Austin and Lyle, MN.

ABC 6 News will update this article as more information is available.