VIDEO: Truck driver injured, arrested after driving into crowded protest on I-35W in Minneapolis - KSTP

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DPS added that it does not appear that any protesters were hit by the truck.

Very disturbing actions by a truck driver on I-35W, inciting a crowd of peaceful demonstrators. The truck driver was injured & taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He is under arrest. It doesn’t appear any protesters were hit by the truck. #MACCMN
— MnDPS_DPS (@MnDPS_DPS) May 31, 2020

The Minneapolis Police Department says it is supporting the State Patrol in its response to the incident. DPS says it is working with MnDOT to determine how the semi got onto I-35W.

5:48 p.m.

As protesters took to I-35W in Minneapolis, a semi-truck was seen driving into the crowd.

MnDOT traffic camera video captured the crowd scatter right before the vehicle came. The semi appeared to be hauling some sort of fuel.

A tanker on 35W bridge drove on during #GeorgeFloyd protest in Minneapolis @kstp pic.twitter.com/i5XLlxNAoE
— Eric Chaloux (@EChalouxKSTP) May 31, 2020

It is unclear if anyone was injured.

After the truck came to a stop, people swarmed the cab.

UPDATE: 5:24 p.m. - Marchers have turned east on University Avenue from Lexington Parkway in St. Paul. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Marchers are now heading east on University Avenue from Lexington Avenue.

If you're heading out, please drive with care. Thank you.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020

UPDATE: 5:08 p.m. - The protesters have now exited onto Lexington Parkway and are headed north. According to St. Paul police, approximately 1,500 people comprise the group.

Marchers have exited I94 and are now heading northbound on Lexington Parkway, back towards University Avenue.

Vist @MnDOT for information about metro freeway closures.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020

According to @sppdmn officers working to keep the demonstrators safe, the group is estimated to include approximately 1,500 members.

It appears to be well-organized, and it is peaceful.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020

UPDATE 4:11 p.m. - The peaceful protesters are now marching westbound on Interstate 94. They entered the interstate at Marion Street and are now near the Dale Street exit.

Police and armored vehicles were seen on I-94 behind the group of protesters to redirect traffic. According to the St. Paul Police Department, the marchers intend to keep moving west, and motorists are asked to avoid I-94 in both directions.

A peaceful rally demanding justice for George Floyd took place Sunday afternoon at the Capitol in St. Paul. KSTP reporter Jay Kolls was on the scene and will have more at 5:30 p.m. on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.

The St. Paul Police Department issued an alert about a large group marching west on University Avenue in St. Paul near the Capitol. The marchers are "organized and peaceful," police said.

The group is now headed south on Marion Street, according to police.

The marchers are now heading south on Marion Street. They are using both lanes of traffic and sidewalk to sidewalk.

Drivers in the area may experience delays.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020

Marchers are now spread between Marion and Park, heading westbound on University. They appear organized and peaceful.

Our officers are committed to ensuring their safety.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020

The marchers are now moving west on University Avenue.

Please help our officers keep everyone safe by avoiding University Avenue from Park Street to Dale Street for the time being.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT:

Our officers are currently monitoring a large crowd of people walking walking north on MLK BLVD. near the Minnesota State Capitol.

Please avoid the area. Some streets may be temporarily closed in the area.
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) May 31, 2020