NB Lodge Freeway reopens at 7 Mile after fuel spill closed road for hours
DETROIT (FOX 2) - All northbound lanes of the Lodge Freeway are now open at 7 Mile in Detroit.
The freeway was closed because of a hazmat situation involving a semi-truck leaking fuel that was reported around 3:35 a.m. Wednesday.
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Police were called about a crash blocking the road. When they arrived, they saw a black Saab 93 blocking the right and center lane and a semi truck on the right shoulder. Investigators said the driver of the Saab hit the semi and the driver then ran from the scene.
The truck spilled about 200 gallons of diesel fill across the freeway.
"This is another example of a driver turning a crash into something more serious," said Michigan State Police F/Lt Mike Shaw. "If you are involved in a crash, stop and notify police. It really is that simple."
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