Hazardous material semi overturns, closes parts of I-69.
TL;DR
All lanes of I-69 were reopened on Saturday afternoon after a semi truck carrying hazardous material overturned on westbound I-69 between M-24 and Lake Nepessing Road. The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office requested additional support upon realizing the truck was hauling dangerous goods, but officials believe the hazardous material to be low in quantity and there is no danger to the public. The flammable solvent was stored in 15 55-gallon drums on the truck, which were not compromised during the crash.
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- Road re-opened after semi hauling hazardous material overturns WNEM
- Southbound lanes of I-69 closed due to accident WILX
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