Detroit squalls spur I-75 pileup

Detroit squalls spur I-75 pileup

At least 3 dead, 13 hurt as sudden snow sends vehicles skidding

By COREY WILLIAMS AND ED WHITE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: February 1, 2013 at 5:35 a.m.

Vehicles sit in a tangle after a whiteout Thursday caused a mile long series of crashes along Interstate 75 on the southwest side of Detroit.

ROMAIN BLANQUART
Credit: AP
Vehicles sit in a tangle after a whiteout Thursday caused a mile long series of crashes along Interstate 75 on the southwest side of Detroit.

Blinding snow squalls, high winds and a slick highway led to a mile-long series of crashes in Detroit that left at least three people dead Thursday, including a 7-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl.

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