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Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Semi-Truck Crash On I-275

LIVONIA (WWJ) - Authorities are asking motorists to avoid I-275 due to a semi-truck accident that is causing a multi-mile traffic backup in Livonia.

The accident happened during around 7 a.m. Friday on southbound I-275 near 6 Mile Road.

The accident involves a semi-truck, although other circumstances weren't immediately clear.

Traffic is reportedly backed up as far away as the I-696 interchange.

For the latest from the roads, stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 during Traffic and Weather on the 8s, 24-hours a day. Check for recent incidents now on the CBS Detroit Traffic Page.

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