Overheight semi truck causes chain-reaction crash beneath Michigan overpass

A semi truck crashed into a low overpass on Tuesday, causing a chain-reaction crash involving three other vehicles. 

The accident happened on December 31st at about 9:45 a.m. in Dorr Township, Michigan. 

According to Wood 8, a semi truck tried to pass beneath the 144th Avenue overpass on US 131 but was over the height limit. The collision caused a chain reaction crash with three other vehicles, including a box truck. 

Only minor injuries were reported in the crash, but the roadway remained closed until about 2:45 p.m. that afternoon for cleanup and investigation of the incident. 

The 144th Avenue overpass has been closed until further noticed after being structurally compromised during the crash.

No further information has been released.