The Michigan State Police have been dispatched to an accident on M-14 west of Ford Road in Salem Township where a car caught on fire and closed down the eastbound lanes.

Officials at the Michigan State Police Ypsilanti post said troopers were dispatched to the scene at about 5:45 p.m. Friday.

A Washtenaw County dispatcher said the eastbound lanes were closed and all traffic was passing on the shoulder.

There were no details immediately available on how the accident occurred.

Check back to AnnArbor.com for updates on this accident.

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