A tanker explosion on I-75/Chrysler Freeway , has destroyed a part of the Nine Mile Rd. overpass, in Hazel Park, Michigan (MI) , a northern suburb of Detroit. One man, truck driver Ronald Martinez. has been killed and only 4 injuries have been reported.  On July 15, 2009 at about 8:15 PM EST, a tanker carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline, collided with a semi-truck from Meijer grocery stores, causing an explosion that resulted in heavy black smoke that could be seen for miles. MDOT has closed down the freeway between I-696/Walter P. Reuther Freeway and Eight Mile Road both northbound and southbound. Local streets surrounding the site have been closed too. This will be devastating for commuters who travel one of the most used freeways in the metro area. About 2,000 residents of Hazel Park are now without power due to the accident. Hazel Park, Michigan (MI), United States
A tanker explosion on Interstate 75 , has destroyed a part of the Nine Mile Rd. overpass, in Hazel Park, Michigan , a northern suburb of Detroit. One man, truck driver Ronald Martinez. has been killed and only 4 injuries have been reported. I-75 (red) in Michigan On July 15, 2009 at about 8:15 PM EST, a tanker carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline, collided with a semi-truck from Meijer grocery stores, causing an explosion that resulted in heavy black smoke that could be seen for miles. MDOT has closed down the freeway between Interstate 696 and Eight Mile Road both northbound and southbound. Local streets surrounding the site have been closed too. This is expected to cause trouble for commuters who travel one of the most used freeways in the metro area. About 2,000 residents of Hazel Park are now without power due to the accident. 
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I-75/Chrysler Freeway
Interstate 75
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(MI)
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I-75 (red) in Michigan
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I-696/Walter P. Reuther Freeway
Interstate 696
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will be devastating
is expected to cause trouble
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Hazel Park, Michigan (MI), United States