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Jackknifed Semi Truck Shuts Down I-696 In Macomb County: Police

Michigan State Police said there were no injuries in the crash.

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All westbound lanes​ on Interstate 696 at Mound Road in Warren​ were closed Thursday morning due to a jackknifed semi truck, according to Michigan State Police.​​
All westbound lanes​ on Interstate 696 at Mound Road in Warren​ were closed Thursday morning due to a jackknifed semi truck, according to Michigan State Police.​​ (Kristin Borden/Patch)

WARREN, MI — All westbound lanes on Interstate 696 at Mound Road in Warren were closed Thursday morning due to a jackknifed semi truck, according to Michigan State Police.

Police said the semi truck crashed into a wall and started leaking fuel onto the freeway.

Police said there were no injuries in the crash. It was unclear when the freeway will reopen as officials were cleaning up the fuel spill.

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Drivers can re-enter westbound Interstate 696 from the Dequindre Avenue Service Drive.

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