LANSING, Michigan (WILX/Gray News ) – Four people died and 17 others were injured after a semi-truck crashed into blocked vehicles late Saturday night.

The crash happened around 11:43 pm on I-96 in Ingham County, Michigan.

According to Michigan State Police, the westbound lanes of I-96 were closed while crews strung power lines across the expressway. When police reopened the lanes, several vehicles were still stopped when a semi truck crashed into the stopped vehicles.

Police believe that approximately 15 vehicles were involved in the accident.

According to authorities, the semi truck driver did not see the traffic stop and was unable to stop in time.

The semi truck and several other vehicles caught fire.

The 17 people who were injured were all taken to hospitals with serious injuries.

I-96 near M-52 is expected to be closed indefinitely.

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