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GALESBURG, MI -- Residents within a three-mile radius of a deadly crash on I-94 near Galesburg are being asked to evacuate their homes immediately because of a hazardous materials spill at the scene, Michigan State Police officials said.

The crash was reported at 10 a.m. near mile marker 90 and police have shut down I-94 in both directions between Sprinkle Road (Exit 80) and Climax (Exit 92).

State police said at about 12:30 p.m. Friday that residents who live within a three-mile radius of the crash scene should evacuate immediately.

Rex Hall Jr. is a public safety reporter for the Kalamazoo Gazette. You can reach him at rhall2@mlive.com. Follow him on Twitter.