Semi driver dies after crash, fire on I-35 near Twin Lakes

Albert Lea Tribune, Minn.
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Sep. 16—An 64-year-old semi driver died Thursday afternoon on Interstate 35 south of Albert Lea after his semi collided with a guard rail and started on fire.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 2017 Freightliner tractor trailer was traveling northbound right before 3 p.m. on I-35 near mile marker 3 when the crash occurred.

The driver was identified as Larry Dean Bamsey of Spirit Lake, Iowa.

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The crash led to the closure of the interstate for several hours. Traffic was detoured at Exit 2 south of Albert Lea.

The Glenville and Albert Lea fire departments, Freeborn County Sheriff's Office, Mayo Ambulance and Minnesota Department of Transportation assisted at the scene.