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High winds flip semi in Glacier County

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The Montana Department of Transportation said that a semi and one other trailer flipped on Highway 464 near Housman Hill north of Browning on Friday.

Initial reports indicate that there were no serious injuries.

High winds caused the towing units to flip at around 11 a.m.

MDT arranged for Cliff’s Towing of Shelby to move the trailers onto the side of the road.

Winds of more than 80 miles per hour have been reported in the area of the accident.

Here’s a look at some of the highest wind gusts on Friday:

  • East Glacier Park – 81 mph
  • Bynum – 64 mph
  • Browning – 55 mph
  • Saint Mary – 54 mph

Fortunately winds will begin to die down Friday night as a cold front moves through. Winds will be out of the north between 10 and 20 miles per hour on Saturday: