Wrong-way crash sparks semi fire, hazmat spill, melted traffic light in Canton Township

A wrong-way crash on Ford Road near I-275 in Canton Township led to a semi-truck fire, hazardous material spill, and melted traffic light, injuring nine people, including four police officers. The passenger vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes at high speed, colliding with the turning semi-truck, causing a fuel spill that ignited. Canton police and fire personnel acted swiftly to rescue occupants, sustaining injuries in the process, while hazmat teams contained the spill. The intersection remains closed as authorities continue the investigation and clear the site.