In brief
In Michigan, a winter storm caused a significant vehicle pileup on Monday morning involving more than 100 vehicles, including over 30 semitrailer trucks, on Interstate 196 near Hudsonville. The Michigan State Police closed both directions of the interstate while working to clear the roadway. Although there were numerous injuries reported, no fatalities have been confirmed. The storm has affected several states, with warnings issued from Minnesota to Florida due to extreme cold and harsh weather conditions.
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (AP) — More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup Monday morning prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 just southwest of Grand Rapids near Hudsonville while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. The State Police said there were numerous injuries, but no deaths had been reported. The crash is just the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. The National Weather Service issued warnings about either extremely cold temperatures or the potential for winter storms across several states starting in northern Minnesota and stretching south and east into Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s office reported multiple crashes and jack-knifed semis, with many cars sliding off the road. Stranded motorists were being bused to Hudsonville High School, where they could call for help or arrange a ride. Authorities expect the road to remain closed for several hours during the cleanup.
