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Video shows semi-truck crashed into I-696 median in Oakland County
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
(FOX 2) - A jackknifed semi-truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
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Michigan State Police say a semi-driver went through the median wall on I-696, causing severe damage to the structure. Meanwhile, large portions of concrete affect traffic on both sides of the highway.
There was also a large fuel spill from the crash.
MDOT said all west and eastbound lanes of I-696 from I-75 to Mound are shut down with no word of when it will reopen. Meanwhile, the I-75 ramp to 696 is closed as well.
State police say drivers should expect long delays.
Images coming from the area show the semi-truck jackknifed on the westbound side of the highway and the median in pieces.
It is unknown if anyone was injured in this crash.
FOX 2 will update this report when we learn more.