Three people were killed Thursday when up to 40 vehicles were involved in a crash on westbound I-96 near Fowlerville.
All lanes of I-96 between M-52 and Fowlerville Road were closed, but the eastbount lanes reopened after 3 p.m. Thursday and the westbound lanes reopened after 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Police believe the crash was caused by a sheet of black ice which drivers did not see. Visibility also was limited during snowfall. Several semi trucks were involved.
AERIAL VIEW: Pileup crash on I-96 near Fowlerville
Authorities have scheduled a 3 p.m. press conference to share an update on their investigation. We'll have the live stream here.
It's not clear when either direction of the interstate will be reopened to traffic.
Jason Colthorp is reporting live from the scene (watch above).
Stay with ClickOnDetroit for more information as it becomes available.
CAUTION: Multiple crashes cause 30-40 car pileup on WB 96 at Fowlerville. 2 dead. Multiple crashes up through Ingham County too. #Local4 pic.twitter.com/QbCeG4CuTI
— «Jason Colthorp» (@JasonColthorp) December 8, 2016
I-96 PILEUP: Freeway remains closed in both directions after 40-car accident. 3 people confirmed dead. #Local4 pic.twitter.com/BzMDHPEcQV
— «Jason Colthorp» (@JasonColthorp) December 8, 2016
Crash on I-96
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) December 8, 2016
Location: WB I-96 At Fowlerville Rd
Lanes Affected: All Lanes
County: Livingston
Detour: WB traffic use Gd River Ave Exit 141