Foggy conditions might have contributed to an early morning crash near Aldrich Monday.
Three people were hurt in a four-vehicle crash in Aldrich about 5:45 a.m. Monday. Aldrich is located between Wadena and Staples.
According to the State Patrol, a 2002 Buick LeSabre was driving north from Central Avenue and entered the eastbound lanes of Highway 10.
The LeSabre was broadsided by a 2001 Dodge Stratus that was travelling east on Highway 10.
The Stratus was then rear ended by a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
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A 2000 KW Construction semi headed east on Highway 10 then hit both the LeSabre and the Stratus.
All injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Hurt in the crash were:
Ervin C. Meyer, 71, of Park Rapids, who was a passenger in the Stratus, and Neil R. Reining, 35, of Clarissa, who was driving the LeSabre. Both were transported by ambulance to the Staples hospital.
Stephanie D. Hovius, 27, of Wadena, who was driving the Town and Country minivan, was transported by ambulance to the Wadena hospital.
The driver of the semi, Aaron J. Schneider, 24, of Greenbush, suffered no apparent injuries.
All vehicles sustained severe damage or were totaled.
The accident occurred in foggy conditions on wet two-lane pavement. Deputies from Todd and Wadena counties assisted at the scene.
