Northbound I-275 reopens at Seven Mile Road after early morning crash

A crash on Interstate 275 in Wayne County snarled Metro Detroit traffic Friday morning. 

All northbound lanes of I-275 between Seven Mile Road / Exit 169 and Eight Mile Road / Exit 167 were closed starting at 3:35 a.m. Friday because of a crash, the Michigan Department of Transportation said. Traffic was backed up past Six Mile Road.

The highway started to reopen about 6:45 a.m.

Those in the area said there was a jackknifed semi across the highway. 

Michigan State Police were among the first responders on scene.

Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports can be found at the MI Drive site. 

CBS News Detroit will provide additional details online and on the air as they are available.