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I-75 Reopened After Semi Flips, Burns

Michigan State Police Say Truck Was Carrying Helium

POSTED: 12:11 pm EST November 18, 2008
UPDATED: 1:10 pm EST November 18, 2008

Traffic is flowing smoothly on northbound Interstate 75 after being closed all night.

State police in Bridgeport were forced to close the highway after a tractor-trailer hauling helium flipped over on its side and then burst into flames.

The driver of that truck said he tried to avoid hitting another vehicle after its driver had lost control.

Police said the 17-year-old driver of that vehicle was going too fast for the icy road conditions.

She was treated for minor injuries.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to a local hospital where is was treated for a broken arm and lacerations to the face.

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