LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan State Police provided an update to Thursday morning’s crash on I-96 near Fowlerville saying the cause was most likely weather related.
The westbound lanes of the interstate are shut down between M-52 and M-59. The eastbound lanes have reopened.
Authorities said there were whiteout conditions and it is unclear which vehicle initially started the chain reaction.
READ MORE ON CLICKONDETROIT.COM: Pileup crash kills 3 on I-96 near Fowlerville
The pileup involved up to 40 vehicles and three people were killed. There were 11 people taken to area hospitals with nonlife-threatening injuries.
It is unclear when either direction of the interstate will be reopened to traffic.
MSP said it appears alcohol was not a factor in the crash. An accident investigation is underway.
SKY4 was overhead as crews worked through the wreckage:
I-96 PILEUP: Freeway remains closed in both directions after 40-car accident. 3 people confirmed dead. #Local4 pic.twitter.com/BzMDHPEcQV
— «Jason Colthorp» (@JasonColthorp) December 8, 2016
I-96 PILEUP: 20+ cars crushed into one another behind 7 semis. Low visibility and slick roads caused 40-car pileup killing 3. #Local4 pic.twitter.com/k0smXY2hFV
— «Jason Colthorp» (@JasonColthorp) December 8, 2016
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