I-75 in Troy to remain closed through Tuesday morning rush hour after massive tanker truck fire
DETROIT – A tanker truck caught fire Monday on Interstate 75 in suburban Detroit, closing the busy highway in both directions in Oakland County.
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Firefighters shot water and foam at the remains of the truck on I-75′s northbound lanes in Troy. The fire produced thick black smoke while flames flashed high in the sky.
The truck apparently struck a barrier and burst into flames, police said.
“It would be best if you avoided that area completely and find a north/south roadway a bit farther away,” state police said on Twitter. “I-75 could be closed for quite awhile as it may have buckled from the heat of the fire.”
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