VIDEO: Vehicles burn in massive fire on westbound I-696 at Woodward Avenue
State police: No injuries
Dave Bartkowiak Jr., Digital Managing Editor
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Several vehicles including a truck were burning Monday afternoon on westbound I-696 at Woodward Avenue.
Watch video of the fire above.
Michigan State Police said a truck and at least two cars were burning on westbound I-696 between Bermuda Street and Woodward Avenue.
No injuries after semi, SUV, car crash on 696W near Woodward. Appears 4 people involved all walked away. Witness accounts on #Local4. pic.twitter.com/l0FuYow7KN
The interstate was shutdown in both directions, but eastbound I-696 has reopened to traffic. Westbound traffic is being diverted off of the interstate at Bermuda Street.
Firefighters were working to douse the flames. The smoke could be seen for miles around the region.
No injuries
Police said no injuries have been reported. State police are investigating the cause.