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Wrong-Way Driver Caused Crash That Killed 3: Reports
I-75 has reopened near the I-94 interchange. One of two people injured is in "very critical condition," Michigan State Police tweeted.
(Updated) DETROIT, MI – Interstate 75 has reopened after a wrong-way driver caused a crash that killed three and injured three others, the Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Transportation said in tweets Wednesday morning. The freeway was closed for several hours.
One of those injured is in "very critical condition," the MSP said in a Tweet. The status of the other person injured is unknown.
The crash occurred north of the I-75/I-94 interchange.
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.We will continue to update as information becomes available. Thanks for your patience as we work through the investigation. pic.twitter.com/6n9nYSXhXA
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 4, 2017
.One person is in very critical condition, working to get the status of second injury. Five persons in total involved in the two car fatal. pic.twitter.com/N81sBGLIzN
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 4, 2017
Southbound I-75 at I-94 is now open. Thank you for your patience pic.twitter.com/lEKzBrKprV
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 4, 2017
(Our earlier report.) The southbound lanes of Intestate 75 in Detroit are closed Wednesday morning as Michigan State Police continue to investigate a crash that killed at least three people. Traffic is being rerouted to Interstate 94.
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The collision occurred near the I-94 interchange. I-75 could be closed for several hours for the crash investigation.
.UPDATE: Three persons killed, three injuries involved in crash and fire on I 75. Only TWO vehicles involved. Still fluid investigation. pic.twitter.com/7sHMNuNYQh
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 4, 2017
.S/B I75 traffic is being routed onto I94. Vehicle fire involved. Three others transported with injuries to be updated when available. pic.twitter.com/sp2WyfAmZO
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 4, 2017
75 south closed for crash investigation is expected to take hours. Traffic on 75 south can exit 94 E/W and 94 E/W CAN exit to 75 south.
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) January 4, 2017
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