January 21, 2025

Major pile-up on I-94 involves six semi trucks

Steve Smith

Major pile-up on I-94 involves six semi trucks

Michigan State Police dealt with a major pile-up on Tuesday morning on I-94 near Hartford, Michigan.

The details: At 9 a.m. on January 21, a crash started involving three semi trucks, leading to a chain reaction.

Ten passenger vehicles and a total of six semis were caught up in the chaos.
The crash led to a closure of eastbound I-94 between mile markers 46 and 56.

What we know: Initial investigations suggest the crash involved multiple collisions and several vehicles sliding off the road.

The good news: Only minor injuries have been reported from this extensive crash.

By 11:20 a.m., crews were making progress, allowing hopes for the interstate to reopen soon.

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