Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan as snowstorm moves across the country

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (AP) – More than 100 vehicles crashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow from the Great Lakes blanketed the state.

The massive pileup Monday morning prompted Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 just southwest of Grand Rapids near Hudsonville while authorities worked to remove all vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. State Police said there were numerous injuries but no deaths reported.

The crash is the latest impact of a major winter storm moving across the country. The National Weather Service issued warnings about the potential for extremely cold temperatures or winter storms in many states, starting in northern Minnesota and extending south and east to Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.

a day agoSnow fell as far south as the Florida Panhandle, making it difficult for players to hold on to the ball during playoff games in Massachusetts and Chicago. Forecasters warned Monday that freezing temperatures were possible overnight into Tuesday across much of north-central Florida and southeast Georgia.

Ottawa County Sheriff’s office in Michigan in question Numerous accidents and jackknifes were reported, as well as numerous cars sliding off the road. Stranded drivers were bused to Hudsonville High School, where they could seek help or arrange for a ride.

Officials expected the road to be closed for several hours during cleanup.