Power line falls onto vehicle on I-75 in Oakland County No injuries reported
TROY, Mich. – A power line fell onto a vehicle Tuesday on I-75 in Oakland County.
The power line fell across all lanes of traffic, resting on at least one vehicle. DTE Energy workers were able to free the vehicle from the wire.
UPDATE: Construction crew caused power line to fall onto I-75
Traffic was shut down in both directions between 12 Mile and 14 Mile roads. Northbound I-75 was closed at 12 Mile Road and southbound I-75 was closed at 14 Mile Road.
Some drivers who were stuck in the backup decided cross over to the other side of the interstate.
No injuries have been reported.
A power line fell onto I-75 on Oct. 16, 2018 between 12 Mile and 14 Mile roads in Oakland County. (WDIV)
A power line fell onto I-75 on Oct. 16, 2018 between 12 Mile and 14 Mile roads in Oakland County. (WDIV)
A power line fell onto I-75 on Oct. 16, 2018 between 12 Mile and 14 Mile roads in Oakland County. (WDIV)
A power line fell onto I-75 on Oct. 16, 2018 between 12 Mile and 14 Mile roads in Oakland County. (WDIV) Copyright 2018 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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