"More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted the Michigan state police to close both directions of Interstate 196 just south-west of Grand Rapids on Monday morning while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. The state police said there were numerous injuries, but no deaths had been reported."
"Pedro Mata Jr said he could barely see the cars in front of him as the snow blew across the road while driving 20-25 mph before the crash. He was able to stop his pickup safely but then decided to pull his truck off the road into the median to avoid being hit from behind. It was a little scary just listening to everything, the bangs and booms behind you, Mata said. I saw what was in front of me. I couldn't see what was behind me exactly."
Lake-effect snow from the Great Lakes caused more than 100 vehicles to crash or slide off roads on Interstate 196 southwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Michigan State Police closed both directions of the interstate while crews removed vehicles, including over 30 semitrailer trucks. Authorities reported numerous injuries but no deaths. Motorists, including Pedro Mata Jr, described near-zero visibility and hearing impacts from multiple collisions. Snow and freezing conditions prompted National Weather Service warnings across a large swath from northern Minnesota through the Midwest and into the Northeast and Florida panhandle. Stranded drivers were bused to Hudsonville High School for assistance.
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