A major pileup involving about 100 vehicles shut down a busy stretch of Interstate 196 in Michigan on Monday morning as winter weather created hazardous driving conditions, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities said there were numerous reports of injuries, but early reports indicated there were no fatalities.
The incident began around 10:19 a.m. in Zeeland Township, near the Hudsonville and Zeeland exits, after deputies were dispatched to multiple reports of crashes and slide-offs.
"Michigan State Police has deployed additional resources from the 5th and 6th Districts to assist at the scene," the MSP Sixth District X account posted. "I-196 is closed in both directions between exits 62 and 55 and will remain closed until the scene is secure and safe.
"Crews are working to safely remove all non-involved vehicles from the area. An estimated 30-40 semi-trucks are involved. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes."
The crash occurred as a winter system moved through the region. The National Weather Service warned of lake-effect snow and "whiteout conditions" capable of making travel difficult across the Great Lakes region, while winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories were posted for much of West Michigan.
CBS News reported that Hudsonville High School and Max Transit buses are being used to transport stranded drivers from the highway to Hudsonville High School.
Authorities reportedly asked drivers who were stranded on the highway to remain in their vehicles until they can board a bus to the high school.
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