DETROIT (FOX 2) – A semi-truck hauling gravel crashed into an I-94 overpass which caused a massive backup westbound after Van Dyke Wednesday in Detroit.
The truck slammed into the overpass which is at 6450 Frontenac Ave. On a witness video taken from dashcam, it appeared the back hauler of the truck was tilted up, causing the collision.
Credit: FOX 2 Photo Todd Brangan
MDOT posted on X that the center and right lanes were blocked as police and other responders deal with the crash and the Van Dyke entrance ramp was closed.
By about 6 p.m. the closed lanes reopened, and the scene was cleared, according to MDOT.
The truck hauling the gravel appears to be from a company in Flat Rock. No injuries were reported, according to Michigan State Police.
Stay with FOX 2 for more updates as they become available.
Update: Crash on WB I-94
Location: WB I-94 after Van Dyke
Lanes Blocked: Center Lane, Right Lane, Right Shoulder
Event Type: Crash
County: Wayne
Event Message: Van Dyke entrance ramp closed@i94Detroit@DTWeetin— MDOT – Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) May 1, 2024
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