PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan State Police say at least one person is dead following a fiery three-vehicle crash on US-131.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Thursday on northbound US-131 between West River and Post drives, according to dispatchers.
It’s unclear what led to the crash or if anyone else was injured.
The highway's northbound lanes are closed at West River Drive in Plainfield Township. Southbound US-131 is down to one lane as authorities respond to the crash.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route. Those stuck in the traffic backup are being rerouted onto southbound US-131.