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Six Injured After Car Crashes Into Detroit Airport Departures Hall, Driver Detained

Airport police have opened an investigation into motive, barrier failure, with flights largely unaffected.

Overview

  • The vehicle entered the departure hall at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and came to a stop near Delta ticket counters on Friday evening.
  • Six people received on‑scene treatment from airport fire and medical teams, including three Delta employees hit by flying debris.
  • The male driver left the car and was taken into custody, and officials have not released his identity or a possible motive.
  • Videos circulating on social media show shattered glass, debris, police tape around the area, and the driver appearing disoriented in a Detroit Lions jersey.
  • Airport officials report limited disruption to flight operations as investigators examine how the car breached metal protections at the terminal entrance.