NORTHVILLE, Mich. – Oil from a 55-gallon drum spilled into the Rouge River during the demolition of a building at Northville Downs, according to city officials.
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The oil got into the Rouge River in the area of 7 Mile Road between Sheldon and Northville roads. Northville mayor Brian Turnbull said as of Saturday, June 22, 2024, the spill has been contained and a hazmat team and EGLE have been called to the scene.