Breaking News: Multiple Injuries Reported In 100-Vehicle Pileup On I-196 In Michigan

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More than 100 vehicles were caught up in a massive pileup along Interstate 196 in Ottawa County in western Michigan on Monday. Public information officials have said there are numerous injuries, but so far no fatalities have been reported.

The collisions and slide-offs shut down I-196 in both directions between Hudsonville and Zeeland. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

The first collisions were reported around 10:19 a.m. local time and as many as 40 semitrailers were involved.

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Buses from Hudsonville High School and Max Transit were taking stranded drivers from the scene to Hudsonville High School, according to Ottawa County Emergency Management.

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The agency advised that people stranded on the highway should stay inside their vehicles until a bus was available.

Lake-effect snow is ongoing across the region and Weather.com meteorologist Rob Shackelford says, "Along with snowfall, gusts approaching 40 mph are creating near-blizzard conditions. The area remains under a winter storm warning until early Tuesday."

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Michigan State Police responded to the crash scene along with Ottawa County sheriff's deputies and officers from the Hudsonville and Zeeland police departments. The highway is expected to be closed for several hours.

This is a developing story, continue to check here for the latest updates.

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