Detroit, MI - I-96 Car Accident Causes Injuries at Merriman Rd

Detroit, MI (September 27, 2023) - At least two persons were harmed in an accident on Wednesday, September 27th, in the afternoon.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports that at around 5:20 p.m., deputies and other emergency services were sent to the vicinity of westbound Interstate 96 before Merriman Road. The incident, which involved at least two persons, caused the closure of almost all of the highway's right and center lanes.

While the precise number of casualties is unclear, video from the scene shows emergency medical technicians assessing injuries and taking those with life-threatening conditions to a hospital.

Byron Road was stopped for many hours while Wayne County sheriff's investigators looked into the collision, and the inquiry is still ongoing.

The injured and their loved ones are in our thoughts.

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