Chaos Erupts in Minneapolis as Skydiving Accident Jams Traffic

Chaos Erupts in Minneapolis as Tandem Skydiving Accident Jams TrafficChaos Erupts in Minneapolis as Tandem Skydiving Accident Jams Traffic Minneapolis, MN – A tandem skydiving accident sent shockwaves through the Twin Cities on Saturday, causing widespread chaos and traffic gridlock. At approximately 3:00 PM, a small plane carrying the skydiver and an instructor lost power and crashed into a densely populated area near Minnehaha Avenue and 38th Street. Both the skydiver and the instructor were ejected from the plane and landed in separate locations. The accident ignited a series of catastrophic events. The burning plane crashed onto a busy intersection, blocking all traffic in both directions. The fallen skydiver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered critical injuries and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. The instructor, a 30-year-old man, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. As emergency services rushed to the scene, traffic snarled throughout the city. Major arteries such as 35W and Cedar Avenue became parking lots, trapping thousands of motorists in their vehicles. The gridlock extended for miles in all directions, creating an unprecedented traffic nightmare. The impact of the accident was felt far beyond the immediate crash site. Businesses along Minnehaha Avenue were forced to close due to lack of accessibility. The Minnesota State Patrol and Minneapolis Police Department deployed dozens of officers to control the chaos and assist stranded motorists. “This has been a harrowing experience,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo. “Our priority is to ensure the safety of the victims and to minimize the disruption to the community.” The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the accident. Preliminary findings suggest that a mechanical failure may have caused the plane to lose power. As of Saturday evening, the traffic chaos continued to persist. Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The full extent of the damage and economic impact of the accident is yet to be determined.