Southfield Freeway in Detroit back open after fiery crash blocks traffic
Part of the Southfield Freeway was closed Wednesday night after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash, authorities reported.
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Part of the Southfield Freeway was closed Wednesday night after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash, authorities reported.
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