WEBBERVILLE, Mich. — Four people are dead and 17 others are in the hospital after a fiery crash late Saturday night involving the trailer of a local marching band.

According to a Facebook post from the Northview Band Boosters, their students are safe after the massive pileup that happened in the area of ​​I-96 near the M-52 freeway in Webberville.

In a statement on X, Michigan State Police said the crash happened around 11:42 p.m. Saturday. Troopers had just finished working with utilities to pull power lines and the highway was reopened. Many cars were stopped on the roadway.

A semi with a trailer was westbound in the left lane approaching traffic. MSP says it believes its drivers did not see the cars stationary and were unable to stop in time. The truck hit several vehicles, causing a pileup that police say involved as many as 15 vehicles, some (including the semi) hit hard enough to catch fire.

The MSP says at least 17 people were seriously injured and hospitalized, and four people are confirmed dead. Their identities have not yet been released.

The Northview Band Boosters say no one from the band was injured in the incident, but a trailer containing instruments was damaged. The band was returning home from the state finals in Detroit.

MSP tells FOX 17 both westbound and eastbound I-96 are closed while crews work to clear the roadway. The overpass will be inspected by MDOT for any damage from the fire.

This story is still developing, you can stay with FOX 17 for the latest updates as they become available.

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