Posted on 05/24/2015 7:35:34 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - A massive tanker fire is finally out, and I-75 remains closed at I-375 in both directions. Drivers heading southbound on I-75 are getting off at Mack, and northbound drivers are being routed off at the I-96 interchange.
Related: TRAFFIC: Alternate routes to avoid the I-75 and I-375 closure
The truck tipped over on the I-75 overpass. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said there are no injuries in the fire, and they started getting calls about 8:45 a.m.
The tanker is carrying 9,000 gallons of unleaded fuel, which is burning, according to Shaw.
He also said they have made contact with the driver who said he had some mechanical problems before the fire started. Right now, Michigan State Police is waiting for the fire to be put out, and then they will investigate as to how the accident happened.
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Kinda looks like the body of an 18 wheeler trailer behind the burning car on the far right.
They are from a different incident.
It happened on an overpass and there were no other cars involved.
Thanks. Impressive fire, though.
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