LAPEER, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Lapeer Fire Department said a train struck a fiber line strung over the tracks on Friday near M-24.

After an inspection, a CN signal maintainer discovered one of the excessive height rail cars had only 12 inches of clearance, and that the line had been previously struck by railcars.

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Inbound and outbound trains will go slower through the City of Lapeer until the line is raised.

For now, drivers can expect delays and must seek alternate routes.