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TUE · 2026-01-20 · 11:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0120-8950
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Video: More than 100 vehicles involved in pile-up during US snowstorm

A massive pile-up involving over 100 vehicles occurred on a highway in Michigan, USA, on January 20, 2026. The incident was triggered by a snowstorm that created hazardous driving conditions.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-20 · 11:38 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Video: More than 100 vehicles involved in pile-up during US snowstorm
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A massive pile-up involving over 100 vehicles occurred on a highway in Michigan, USA, on January 20, 2026. The incident was triggered by a snowstorm that created hazardous driving conditions. Vehicles either crashed into each other or slid off the road due to the weather. The large number of vehicles involved suggests significant disruption to traffic and potential injuries, although the extent of damages and injuries was not specified in the report. The incident highlights the dangers of driving in severe winter weather conditions.

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The incident took place in the US state of Michigan.

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The pile-up occurred during a snowstorm.

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More than 100 vehicles crashed into each other or slid off a highway.

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