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MSP: Semi-truck blaze shuts down part of I-96

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Posted at 4:04 PM, Jan 25, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-25 16:06:57-05

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids troopers are working to clear the highway after a semi-truck caught fire on Wednesday afternoon.

The semi-truck was found burning on westbound I-96 near 36th Street.

Troopers say the driver was safe and escaped from the burning vehicle.

Burned Truck

Currently, the right lane on I-96 is closed to traffic.

Cars can travel through the left lane.

However, troopers are advising drivers to take an alternate route until the highway is cleared.

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