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Crash involving overturned semi closes east I-94 at Merriman Road near Detroit airport

Semi crashed over into center median guardrail

A crash involving a semi has closed East I-94 at Merriman Road near the Detroit airport. (Michigan Department of Transportation)

DETROIT – A crash involving a semi has closed East I-94 at Merriman Road near the Detroit airport.

The crash occurred on Tuesday (Jan. 28) at 2:35 p.m.

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A preliminary investigation revealed that the semi-driver was heading east on I-94 when he lost control of his vehicle, crashed into the center median guardrail, and continued down Merriman Road.

Officials say the semi driver then struck the median divider wall on Merriman Road, and his trailer overturned.

Merriman Road is closed north and southbound, and officials say the freeway will be closed for approximately two hours for cleanup.

The driver was checked out at the scene for minor injuries.


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