More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 20, 2026 at 02:55 AM

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A massive pile-up involving over 100 vehicles occurred on Interstate 196 near Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Monday due to a severe snowstorm. The Michigan State Police closed the highway in both directions as crews worked to clear the wreckage, which included more than 30 semi-trucks. While numerous injuries were reported, none were believed to be fatal. The crash is part of a larger weather event, as the US National Weather Service issued warnings for extremely cold temperatures and potential winter storms across several states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Motorists reported near-zero visibility due to blowing snow prior to the pile-up.

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