1 killed in M-14 crash after semi truck slams into vehicles setting them on fire

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan State Police are investigating a Friday morning fatal crash involving vehicles that caught fire and a semi truck.

On Friday at 9:30 a.m. MSP started getting calls about the crash that has closed Eastbound M-14 between Haggerty and Sheldon roads.

Police say the semi truck struck three vehicles that were either stopped or slowing down in backed up traffic.

A person was killed when one of the vehicles caught fire, according to MSP. Police say the area will be closed for a long period as the investigation continues. The road closure could be delayed through the evening.

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