4 bodies found inside crashed, burning car on I-96 in Detroit

Update: Investigators believe an accident caused the fire. 

Detroit firefighters discovered four bodies Tuesday night inside a burning car on I-96 on Detroit’s west side, and an arson squad was en route to investigate.

Firefighters were called to a car fire on eastbound I-96 near Wyoming at 10:56 p.m.

They reported finding three people who were dead upon arrival.

Engine 53 arrived within six minutes of the call, and Squad 5 responded within 10 minutes.

The bodies were left in the car so investigators can examine the scene.

The arson squad was not yet on the scene as of midnight.

Check back for updates.

  Arson, Body, car, Death, Engine 53, fire, Firefighters, I-96, Murder, Squad 5, West side

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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