Detroit, MI (September 30, 2023) - A motor vehicle wreck with reported injuries shut down the left shoulder of Interstate 94 on Saturday afternoon, September 30, according to local authorities.

A report of a collision was made at about 4:30 p.m. by officers with the Detroit Police Department, and an accident alert was released a short time later by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

MDOT reports that the accident shut down several left lanes after Sprinkle Road. No word has been given on the degree of the victims' injuries or their current conditions, though paramedics stated that five people were injured, including at least two children.

The DPD and troopers with the Michigan State Police are conducting a collaborative investigation in the interim. Witnesses with additional information about the crash were asked to get in touch with the DPD or MSP as soon as possible.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families.