SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The northbound lanes of I-196 near Old Allegan Road in Allegan County's Saugatuck Township remain closed following a semi-truck crash Monday morning.
The crash happened around 7 a.m. when the semi-truck driver was heading north and lost control, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. The truck went off the overpass and crashed onto Old Allegan Road below.
By the time first responders arrived, the driver had gotten out of the truck, but the vehicle was on fire. The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Allegan County Emergency Management told FOX 17 Monday morning that the accident was weather-related.
The sheriff's office said debris is being removed so the Michigan Department of Transportation can inspect the bridge.
The agency said northbound I-196 near Old Allegan Road will be closed "for some time," with no firm time for reopening. You can keep an eye on status of the closure with MDOT's Mi Drive Map.
Southbound I-196 remains open.
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