Trucker from Quebec company killed after massive Michigan pile-up

MICHIGAN – A 57-year-old Quebec truck driver has died and at least 22 people are injured after a huge multiple car pile-up in Michigan, USA.

The 170 vehicle accident happened just after 10 a.m. Friday on Interstate 94, just two hours west of Detroit, near the small town of Galesburg.

The pile-up happened when several cars collided in the interstate’s eastbound lanes due to blowing snow, icy roads and extremely murky visibility.

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Shortly after, drivers on the westbound lane also started crashing into each other.

The situation was made worst when several of the cars caught fire, including a truck carrying more than 18,000 kg of fireworks.

A hazardous materials team was sent to monitor the situation and evaluate possible toxicities as police investigate the accident.

At least ten of the injured drivers were taken to hospital in Kalamazoo, a nearby town.