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Massive 100+ Vehicle Pileup on I-196 Injures Many

1/19/2026

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A pileup on I-196 in Hudsonville, Michigan, involved more than 100 vehicles on January 19, 2026, due to icy conditions.
Both westbound and eastbound lanes between exits 62 and 55 were closed.
An estimated 30 to 40 semi-trucks were involved, with several jackknifed.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office reported numerous injuries and no fatalities, and coordinated transport of stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School by buses.

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Story summary

A pileup on I-196 in Hudsonville, Michigan, involved more than 100 vehicles on January 19, 2026, due to icy conditions.
Both westbound and eastbound lanes between exits 62 and 55 were closed.
An estimated 30 to 40 semi-trucks were involved, with several jackknifed.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office reported numerous injuries and no fatalities, and coordinated transport of stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School by buses.