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

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

Summary

A snowstorm caused over 100 vehicles to crash or slide off the road on an interstate highway in Michigan, forcing officials to close the road and clear the wreckage. Michigan State Police reported many injuries but no deaths. The incident is part of a larger winter storm affecting several US states with cold and snowy weather.

Key Facts

  • Over 100 vehicles were involved in crashes on Interstate 196 in Michigan.
  • The pile-up happened due to a snowstorm that made driving dangerous.
  • More than 30 trailer trucks were among the vehicles involved.
  • The highway was closed in both directions for vehicle removal.
  • Michigan State Police reported numerous injuries but no deaths.
  • The snowstorm is part of a larger weather system affecting multiple states.
  • Warnings for cold temperatures and snow are in place in several areas, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
  • Motorists were advised to drive cautiously in the difficult weather conditions.

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