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I-196 Reopens After 100-Vehicle Pileup in West Michigan

Whiteout from lake-effect snow caused the chain crash, hindering clearing efforts.

Overview

  • Michigan State Police closed both directions near Hudsonville and Zeeland after the late-morning Monday crash, then reopened the corridor around 6 p.m. following an hourslong removal operation.
  • Authorities reported multiple injuries, estimated at nine to twelve, with no fatalities confirmed.
  • Roughly 30 to 40 semitrailers were among the damaged vehicles, which increased the complexity of recovery.
  • Stranded motorists were transported by bus to Hudsonville High School for assistance as officials advised people to remain in their vehicles until help arrived.
  • Tow crews, including Grand Valley Towing with more than a dozen trucks, worked alongside local responders as National Weather Service warnings for hazardous winter conditions continued.