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Jackknifed semi truck causes I-94 crash with 3 semis, 3 cars in Washtenaw County

Multiple injuries reported

A multiple-vehicle crash on I-94 in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Michigan State Police)

CHELSEA, Mich. – A semi truck lost control Monday morning while traveling westbound on I-94 in Washtenaw County, triggering multiple car crashes.

Michigan State Police reported at 7:07 a.m. on Jan. 30 that a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on I-94 near M-52 in Chelsea. A semi truck reportedly lost control because of snowy roads, and jackknifed on the freeway.

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At least three semi trucks and three passenger vehicles were involved in the crash, police said. Photos from the scene can be found below.

Multiple injuries were reported, including one critical injury. Those injured were taken to the hospital.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area Monday morning. No other details have been reported at this time.

A multiple-vehicle crash on I-94 in Chelsea, Michigan on Jan. 30, 2023. (Michigan State Police)
A multiple-vehicle crash on I-94 in Chelsea, Michigan on Jan. 30, 2023. (Michigan State Police)
The Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team works to rescue the driver of a semi truck who was trapped in the vehicle following a multiple-vehicle crash in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team)
The Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team works to rescue the driver of a semi truck who was trapped in the vehicle following a multiple-vehicle crash in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team)
The Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team works to rescue the driver of a semi truck who was trapped in the vehicle following a multiple-vehicle crash in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team)
The Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team works to rescue the driver of a semi truck who was trapped in the vehicle following a multiple-vehicle crash in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team)
The Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team works to rescue the driver of a semi truck who was trapped in the vehicle following a multiple-vehicle crash in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team)
The Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team works to rescue the driver of a semi truck who was trapped in the vehicle following a multiple-vehicle crash in Chelsea on Jan. 30, 2023. (Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team)
A multiple-vehicle crash on I-94 in Chelsea, Michigan on Jan. 30, 2023. (Michigan State Police)

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