Man Fatally Hit by Snowplow at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport

A tragic incident unfolded at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport when a 47-year-old man was fatally struck by a snowplow, as confirmed by local authorities.

The accident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in a parking zone serving Terminal 2, according to Jeff Lea, the spokesperson for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which manages the airport.

This specific parking area is utilized by LSG Sky Chefs, an in-flight catering service.

Weather conditions at the time featured light snowfall with temperatures hovering in the upper twenties. This led to over 200 flight delays from the airport that day.

The name of the deceased has not yet been disclosed.

The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the investigation, according to Lea.

In response to the weather, the city of Minneapolis announced a snow emergency starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, restricting parking on certain streets.

City officials explained that these measures are to facilitate snow plow operations, ensuring emergency vehicles and other traffic can navigate the roads without impediment.