Massive 100-Vehicle Pileup Closes I-196 in Michigan Amid Winter Storm
Massive 100-Vehicle Pileup Closes I-196 in Michigan Amid Winter Storm
A lake-effect winter storm triggers a 100-vehicle pileup near Hudsonville, forcing I-196 closures as responders race to aid drivers.
More than 100 vehicles collided or slid off I-196 in Michigan Monday morning as lake-effect snow blanketed the state. The crash occurred just southwest of Grand Rapids near Hudsonville, prompting police to close both directions of the highway while crews cleared the scene. Officials said there were numerous injuries but no confirmed deaths, and the cleanup was expected to take several hours.
Jackknifed semitrailers and cars littered the roadway as weather conditions remained treacherous. Stranded motorists were bused to Hudsonville High School to call for help or arrange rides. The incident came as a major winter storm moved across the country, with warnings of freezing temperatures and potential storms stretching from Minnesota to New York.
Earlier in the day, snow fell as far south as the Florida Panhandle, underscoring how quickly winter weather can shift. Forecasters warned that freezing temperatures could linger into Tuesday across parts of the Southeast and beyond.
Officials urged drivers to avoid the area and to monitor travel conditions as responders continued the cleanup and traffic restrictions remain in place for hours.
