Two people killed in fiery I-96 crash at Beck; freeway reopened
Novi crash shuts down EB I-96 at Beck
A fiery crash with at least two vehicles has closed the freeway for hours Tuesday morning.
NOVI, Mich. (FOX 2) - A deadly crash involving at least two vehicles on I-96 caused an hours-long closure Tuesday morning.
Two people died in the crash according to Novi police which said one of the vehicles became disabled and was struck by the second driver.
Both vehicles caught fire, killing both victims. The long cleanup on the freeway was due to the debris and fuel cleanup involved, Novi police said.
Just before 9 a.m. the freeway was reopened - nearly six hours after the tragic accident.
The backstory:
The eastbound side of the freeway has been shut down since 2:15 a.m. this morning.
Photos: FOX 2 Photog Scott Federspiel
Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes, and according to MDOT vehicles can re-enter eastbound I-96 at Novi Road.
Stay with FOX 2 for more information as it becomes available.
Photos: FOX 2 Photog Scott Federspiel
The Source: Information for this report is from MDOT, Novi police and from FOX 2 Photog at the scene.