WILSON, Minn. — A two-vehicle collision, reportedly with serious injuries, closed State Highway 43 for almost the entire 10 miles from Winona to the Interstate 90 interchange at Wilson. The accident was about 2:45 p.m. State troopers hoped the heavily traveled commuter route could be reopened by 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, outgoing traffic from the Winona East End was detoured to the narrow, steep and curvy Garvin Heights climb up the bluffs from Lake Winona. Traffic the other direction was diverted at the Stone Point Road and Garvin Valley Road crossing near Wilson.
Red is barricaded State Highway 43 . Blue is a circuitous detour until wreckage cleared. Image: State Transportation Department
