tanker truck explodes on I94 in Dearborn Mi...

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Interstate-94 is closed in Dearborn around the Wyoming Exit after a large fire caused by a tanker explosion.#

The fire began around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. Crews battled the blaze for nearly two hours before the fire appeared to be extinguished.#

Chopper video showed several other vehicles to be involved at the scene. At least one other vehicle was also seen on fire. #

The fire also began to spread to the grass on the embankment. Dearborn firefighters are also reporting the fire has also spread to the sewer drains.#

That stretch of I-94 is shut down right now. MDOT is also asking that drivers traveling on eastbound I-94 to get off at Southfield, and drivers traveling on westbound I-94 get off at I-96.

No word yet on what caused the tanker to explode. Lt. Michael Shaw with the Michigan State Police tells FOX 2 a petroleum product was on board. Therefore, fire crews can be seen on video using a foam to smother the fire, instead of using water.#

He says authorities are evaluating if this is a hazmat situation. No warning or evacuation has been issued at this time.#

Rob Morosi of MDOT tells FOX 2 it may be "several days" before we know the entire impact of the fire. Officials estimate that area of I-94 will be closed throughout the afternoon, and likely into the evening rush hour.#

The driver of the tanker is okay. Dearborn firefighters say he was transported with minor injuries to a nearby hospital.#

The condition of the other drivers is now known at this time, although we're told there are no fatalities.

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