Three-Vehicle Crash on I-35W in Bloomington Leaves Multiple Injured, One With Potentially Critical Injuries
Published: October 12th 2026.
BLOOMINGTON, MN: A serious three-vehicle crash on northbound I-35W in Bloomington Monday afternoon, October 12, 2026, left three drivers injured, including one person believed to have sustained serious to critical injuries, according to information provided to Limitless Media News by the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred just south of West 82nd Street, prompting a major emergency response and the closure of a portion of northbound I-35W as authorities investigated the collision. The crash occurred around 3:54 p.m. and blocked all northbound lanes of I-35W near the crash scene, causing major traffic disruptions through the Bloomington area.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, all three drivers involved in the collision sustained injuries. Two individuals were transported to Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis for treatment, including one person whose injuries were suspected to be serious to critical. Authorities have not released the extent of the other drivers' injuries or provided additional information about their conditions.
Interstate Closed for Crash Reconstruction
After the collision, northbound I-35W was closed from 92nd Street to West 82nd Street while emergency personnel responded and investigators conducted a crash reconstruction.
Crash reconstruction investigations typically involve documenting physical evidence, examining vehicle damage, evaluating roadway conditions, and analyzing other available information to determine how a collision occurred.
The closure affected a major northbound route through Bloomington, requiring motorists to seek alternate routes while crews worked at the scene. Authorities have not provided a confirmed timeline for when the affected lanes would reopen.
Reports of Possible Wrong-Way Driver Remain Unconfirmed
Limitless Media News has received unconfirmed reports suggesting the collision may have involved a wrong-way driver. However, the Minnesota State Patrol has not confirmed whether a vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction at the time of the crash.
The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation, and no official determination regarding the cause has been announced. It is also unclear whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the crash.
Investigation Ongoing
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the collision. Additional details, including the identities and ages of those involved, the vehicles involved, and the sequence of events leading up to the crash, have not been released yet. Limitless Media News is continuing to gather information about the incident, including the conditions of those injured and the circumstances surrounding the collision.
This is a developing story. Limitless Media News will provide additional updates as authorities confirm more information.
Source: Minnesota State Patrol, information provided directly to Limitless Media News on October 12, 2026.
Editorial verification note: A check of the Minnesota State Patrol's public crash-report database did not identify a matching Bloomington incident in the results available at the time of review. The article therefore relies on the information you received directly from the State Patrol. The possible wrong-way involvement remains explicitly unconfirmed.
Written by: Will Wight
