Prepare for a sudden slow down on westbound 494 approaching 24th Avenue in Bloomington. Lots of rescue workers and an ambulance are on the right shoulder attending to a medical emergency. A driver crashed into a fence in the right median.
The latest word is that extrication is necessary for two occupants.
Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather.
tim.harlow@startribune.com612-673-7768