UPDATE 5:55 PM – MSP says that the fire is out, which was caused from the truck's brakes. All lanes have reopened.
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Fire is out. Appears to be just from the brakes. Will get lanes reopened shortly.
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) November 6, 2018
All lanes on westbound I-94 at Telegraph Road are closed due to a fuel tanker fire on the overpass, according to the Michigan State Police.
Other on US-24
Location: NB US-24 JCT I-94
Lanes Affected: All Lanes
Event Type: Other
County: Wayne
Event Message: Closed due to a vehicle fire on I-94 overpass.— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) November 6, 2018
Motorists are asked to avoid area.
Police have closed northbound Telegraph south of I-94.
State police say a tow truck was towing a tanker full of diesel fuel when it caught on fire. No injuries were reported.
Stay with 7 Action News for updates as information is made available.
HEADS UP-WB 94 CLOSED AT US24/Tele. US24/Tele closed under 94. Avoid area! @DTWeetin
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) November 6, 2018
