Smoke coming from an accident that involved a semi-truck suspected of carrying hazardous material.

(This story has been updated with new information from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.)

DAVISON TWP., MI -- I-69 could remain closed for 12 hours following an

at Irish Road today, Jan. 2, that involved a semi-truck hauling crude oil, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

MDOT spokeswoman Anita Richardson said that the truck

was on I-69 and crashed through the guardrail and down a slope onto Irish Road.

Irish Road is under I-69 in the area.

"It's going to be a lengthy closure," Richardson said. "It could be up to 12 hours."

Officials had ordered a 1-mile evacuation of the area but the order was lifted and people are now being advised to stay indoors.

Crude oil contains h

ydrogen sulfide, a colorless, flammable, extremely hazardous gas with a rotten egg smell, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's Web site.

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