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UPDATE: Latest on Injured Trooper's Condition; I-696 Reopens
The trooper was hospitalized after a crash that occurred while he was stopped investigating another collision.
Updated at 11:05 a.m. SOUTHFIELD, MI — Traffic on Interstate 696 has returned to normal after a Michigan State Police trooper was injured in a crash that occurred while he was stopped to investigate another collision, the Michigan Department of Transportation said on Twitter.
The right lane of M-10 was closed so HAZMAT crews could clean up a fuel spill that occurred when the trooper's vehicle was struck during an accident investigation Monday morning.
The extent of the trooper's injuries aren't known, but State Police said on Twitter that he would be admitted to the hospital with five broken ribs.
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This is why you need to pay attention while driving. Give a lane. pic.twitter.com/ekCVykLPj9
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 25, 2016
I 696 has reopened. Thanks for your patience pic.twitter.com/6hXjbaKKGW
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 25, 2016
Trooper Update: The trooper from the 696 crash has sustained five broken ribs and they are still evaluating him. He will be admitted.
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 25, 2016
Trooper is being transported to local hospital at this time. Expect delays through the rush hour. pic.twitter.com/N1TdkAmKLg
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 25, 2016
EB 696 at M10 is closed. Trooper struck inside of his vehicle policing crash. pic.twitter.com/bl0NzvJuuc
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 25, 2016
696 east closure at M-10 may go another hour as a fuel spill discovered under vehicle and requires hazmat clean up.
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) July 25, 2016
Image: Michigan State Police
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