Over 100-car crash on 196 closes Ottawa County road, injuries reported

More than 100 cars were involved in a pileup on US-196 in Zeeland Township, Ottawa County, prompting closures in both directions from Hudsonville Exit 62 to Zeeland Exit 55. Authorities report numerous injuries, none fatal so far, with several semis jackknifed. Crews will keep the highway closed for hours as they clear wreckage. Buses from Hudsonville High School and Max Transit are transporting stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School for pickup; motorists are urged to stay in their vehicles if they can’t board a bus. The treacherous conditions are driven by lake-effect snow and wind; avoid travel today if possible.