Minneapolis fiery crash kills at least 1, authorities say

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A fiery crash at a tunnel in Minnesota on Sunday has left at least one person dead, according to authorities

Authorities released a video of the incident that showed the car smashing into a guardrail on I-94 near the entrance of Lowry Hill Tunnel in Minneapolis. The impact sends sparks shooting into the air before the car enters the tunnel, smashes into the wall, and erupts in a flash of orange. 

Westbound lanes will be closed for an extended period of time as crews work to clean up the area, Minnesota State Patrol said. 

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Videos captured smoke billowing out of the tunnel following the crash, FOX 9 of Minneapolis reported.

Drivers apparently looking to escape the resulting traffic jam, attempted to turn the wrong way on the Interstate, according to the footage.

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Video of the incident showed a vehicle traveling on I-94 when it hits a guard rail near the entrance of Lowry Hill Tunnel in Minneapolis
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It’s unclear how many people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. 

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Minnesota State Patrol is investigating.

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