6:15 PM UPDATE:
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, I-96 at M-52 has reopened.
Ingham County RAVE Alerts also sent an alert that M-52 is open.
WB I-96 at M-52 (Stockbridge Rd) Exit 122
— MDOT-Lansing/Jackson (@MDOT_LanJxn) November 3, 2024
All Lanes Open
Ingham County
4:05 PM UPDATE:
Michigan State Police say three people from Lansing were among those killed in the deadly crash on I-96 late Saturday night.
According to police, a 20-year-old female, a 43-year-old female, and a 47-year-old male from Lansing were all killed in the crash. Investigators say they were in a Chevy Trax at the time of the crash and are all related. A 29-year-old man from Carson City was also killed in the crash.
MSP says the truck driver was taken to an Ann Arbor hospital and treated for his injuries. His age and hometown are unknown.
The expressway is expected to be closed indefinitely.
12:15 PM UPDATE:
Neighborhood reporter Will Lemmink is on the scene and tells us that I-96 in both directions and M-52 under I-96 is closed to traffic.
Crews suggest drivers traveling westbound get off in Fowerlville, go north to Grand River, take that west to Williamston Road, and drive south to get back on the expressway.
If you are headed east to Metro Detroit, you can get off in Williamson and go south to Howell Road. This will turn into Mason Road. Take Mason Road to Fowerlvile Road and go north to get back on the highway.
We also have a new video from Samuel Romero sent to our newsroom.
Romero was on I-96 when the crash occurred late Saturday night.
WATCH: VIDEO FROM I-96 FOLLOWING THE CRASH
Four people are dead, and 17 others are injured after a semi-truck hit stopped traffic on westbound Interstate 96 near Webberville just before late Saturday night, according to Michigan State Police.
Investigators say the highway was shut down temporarily near I-96 and M-52 so DTE Energy could string power lines across the expressway around 11:52 p.m.
Due to the shutdown, there was a backup of cars in the highway's westbound lanes.
According to a post on X, MSY says, "It appears the driver of the semi-truck did not see the backup and could not stop his vehicle in time. The semi-truck was in the left lane of travel and struck numerous vehicles."
Police say they believe 15 vehicles, including the semi-truck, were involved in the crash.
Four people were killed, and 17 more were taken to Lansing area hospitals with serious injuries, according to MSP.
UPDATE: At approximately 11:42 p.m. troopers from the Lansing and Brighton Post were working in the area of I-96 near M-52 Hwy working a detail with Consumers Energy to string power lines across the expressway. The detail requires the expressway to be shut down for a short period… pic.twitter.com/DmWw9qO3s4
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) November 3, 2024
According to MSP, drivers should expectI-96 near Webberville to be closed in both directions until further notice to allow police to investigate the crash and determine if there is any structural damage to the M-52 overpass due to the fire.
Troopers say The Michigan Department of Transportation will inspect the bridge on Sunday.
This is a developing story, and we will update you as soon as they become available.
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