Freezing rain causing slick roads, crashes in Metro Detroit

Winter weather advisory issued for multiple counties

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A winter weather advisory has been issued for Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw counties until 4 a.m. due to the freezing drizzle and hazardous driving conditions.

Michigan State police are reporting traffic crashes in the south end of the district which they believe are caused by freezing rain and excessive speed.

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READ: Metro Detroit weather: Below freezing temperatures create slick spots on roads

Livonia police report that westbound I-96 will be closed at Farmington due to several accidents at westbound I-96 at Newburgh. They are asking that drivers avoid the area.

READ: Freeway shut down while Livonia police investigate fatal crash on eastbound I-96 at Levan Road

The Michigan Department of Transportation is also reporting several crashes in the Metro Detroit area.


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