ZEELAND, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A more than 100-vehicle pileup on I-196 on Monday left emergency crews treating injured travelers and transporting them to area hospitals.
In addition, officials report that Hudsonville High School will serve as a drop-off site for motorists.
Crews closed I-196 in both directions because of the pileup crash in icy conditions that began after 10 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police. The closure impacted the road between exits 62 and 55.
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The Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers posted footage on social media.
A major pileup involving 30–80+ vehicles (semis, tractor-trailers, cars) on I-196 Westbound, a few miles after the Byron exit near Zeeland, MI. Whiteout/near-blizzard conditions with extreme visibility loss. Expect injuries, search-and-rescue on scene, and ongoing road closures.… pic.twitter.com/CIqoqriXbu
— Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers (@ChicagoMWeather) January 19, 2026
In addition, Ottawa County Emergency Management said county offices will close at 3 p.m. on Monday due to weather and road conditions.
