Bridge collapses on Michigan's I-75

A bridge over the I-75 near Hazel Park in Michigan has "completely collapsed" after two gasoline tankers exploded, creating a massive fire, authorities say. At least two people are reported dead.

The incident happened at 8.30 p.m. local time when, according to the Hazel Park Fire Department, a gasoline tanker struck an overpass on the I-75, causing the bridge to collapse. A second tanker was also involved in the accident, a spokesman for the Michigan State Police told BNO News.

Fire crews are at the scene to battle the blaze, which is creating massive clouds of smoke. The freeway is closed between 8 mile and 11 road,

One of the tankers is reported to have carried about 9,000 gallons of gasoline

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danielle says ... on Friday, Jul 24 at 2:47 PM

good to know... I was looking up more information because down here in ohio a rumor was spreading that it was a terrorist attack! Glad to know now that obviously that was NOT the case.

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chris says ... on Saturday, Jul 18 at 7:17 PM

Yeah usally anything thats reported in the news is inaccurate or disinformation. Your better off researching the story/headline yourself.

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ball says ... on Friday, Jul 17 at 3:57 PM

The info in this article is not accurate at all. There was one tanker, a delivery truck and a car. All three drivers survived with minor injuries. The car lost control on a turn on the Highway and the tanker moved to miss him.

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