Crash at County Road 42 & County Road 5 in Burnsville on January 3rd is Still Under Investigation
Published: January 9, 2026.
BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA – Emergency crews responded to reports of a serious vehicle crash at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2026, at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 5 in Burnsville.
Initial reports indicated that at least one person was possibly entrapment, prompting a significant emergency response. Based on photos provided to Limitless Media and information shared by community members at the scene, it appears that three vehicles were involved in the crash.
According to Burnsville officials, at least one person was transported to a hospital following the incident. However, authorities have not released details on the severity of injuries. As of this report, officials have not confirmed the total number of people involved, the number of injuries, or the exact number of vehicles, as the investigation remains active.
The crash closed the intersection for several hours on Friday night as emergency responders treated patients, investigated the collision, and cleared debris from the roadway.
Follow-Up Crash Reconstruction Work
Late Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, the intersection was briefly closed again, with assistance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). According to officials, the Burnsville Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol conducted accident reconstruction and measurements as part of the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement officials say the crash remains under investigation, and no additional details have been released at this time. Authorities are expected to provide updates once the investigation is complete and more information becomes available.
Limitless Media will continue to monitor this case and share updates as they are released by officials.
Written by: Will Wight
