Fireworks Explosion, Michigan - The scene of a massive and deadly pile-up on I-94 involved an estimated 193 vehicles. One person reportedly died and 22 were hurt as a result of the fireworks explosion, Michigan, on Interstate 94 between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek late Friday morning.
According to Michigan State Police Lt. Rick Pazder, the I-94 chain reaction crash and fireworks explosion, Michigan, occurred around 10:07 a.m. Friday between mile markers 88 and 92.
The fireworks explosion, Michigan, was a result of a truck loaded with fireworks igniting, thus shutting down the freeway in both directions for hours.
For nearly a minute, the video of the fireworks explosion, Michigan, showed smoke and fire from the burning truck.
According to KTLA sister station WXMI, residents within a 1-mile radius of the fireworks explosion, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County have been asked to temporarily take shelter as a precaution since another semi-truck which carried hazardous material was also involved.
Police said the three men attempted to put out vehicle fires at the time of the fireworks explosion, Michigan, Friday. The men were later taken to local hospitals for evaluation and for treatment of their injuries, according to Michigan Live.
One person died and another was critically injured in the wreck. The man who died was identified as a 57-year-old male trucker who worked for a Quebec company. He was reported as one of the 50 reported semi drivers involved in the collision.
The 22 injured from the fireworks explosion, Michigan, involved two firefighters. One of the injured reportedly suffered ruptured eardrums while another had an injured back, according to police.
Four of the injured have been transported to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, and were eventually listed in good condition. Six were taken to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with minor injuries, while another six were taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Their conditions remain unknown.
Non-injured drivers who got entangled in the pileup and the fireworks explosion, Michigan, were taken via bus to a local Galesburg school.
Officials said that by 3 p.m. Friday, all material in question had burned off.
Meanwhile, as some may be wondering what caused the fireworks explosion, Michigan, authorities have said that it was still too early in the investigation to determine the cause of the crash. However, they noted that the snowy weather and the roadway had been icy, reports The Detroit News.
The forecast by the National Weather Service for the area during the crash and fireworks explosion, Michigan, showed blowing snow and a high of 9 degrees, with wind chill as low as -10 degrees. They also warned that travel was hazardous in Michigan, according to KTLA 5.
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