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A car crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday. Airport officials say operations have returned to normal as investigators examine how the driver left the roadway and collided with the terminal.
A car crashed into Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal Delta check-in area, shattering glass doors and injuring six people. The driver is in custody and the Wayne County Airport Authority police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Video circulating online shows the crash region and authorities detaining a man.
Heavy rain caused flooding at Detroit Metro Airport, particularly in the tunnels leading to and from the McNamara Terminal, causing delays and stranding passengers. Parts of Canton, Van Buren Township, Plymouth, and Novi were also underwater. Access to the terminal was partially restored by early afternoon, with full access restored later in the day. Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of information and long wait times. Delta processed cancellations and rebooked passengers on alternative itineraries. The flooding also affected roadways, including the Interstate 275 and Interstate 94 interchange, causing traffic disruptions.
Travelers are unable to access the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport due to flooding along Dingell Drive caused by heavy rain and storms. The FAA has issued a ground stop until 11 a.m. Delta has canceled flights and expects further disruptions, with about 80 cancellations reported so far. The airline is working with local agencies to determine when the road can reopen.