ZEELAND, Mich. – A major multi-vehicle pileup shut down part of Interstate 196 southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan amid heavy lake-effect snow Monday morning. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office told FOX Weather that minor injuries were reported but no fatalities.
Deputies on scene initially estimated roughly 100 vehicles were involved in the pileup, the Sheriff’s Office said. Drone video of the scene showed at least six tractor-trailers in one section of the crash.
Police first received reports of the crash shortly after 10:30 a.m. local time.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, the crash happened amid heavy lake-effect snow. Heavy blowing snow was reported with visibility down to just a quarter-mile and winds gusting between 25-40 mph.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
