100+ cars involved in pileup on Michigan highway; stranded drivers being bused out

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 • January 19, 2026 • nation

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A massive pileup involving more than 100 cars occurred on I-196 near 64th Avenue in Zeeland Township, Michigan, around 10:20 a.m. on January 19, 2026.
The highway is closed in both directions from Hudsonville to Zeeland roads, with authorities expecting the closure to last several hours.
Stranded drivers and passengers are being evacuated by buses from Hudsonville Public Schools and MAX Transit to Hudsonville High School, where they can arrange further transportation.
Officials advise those stranded to remain inside their vehicles until they can board buses and urge the public to avoid the area.
Multiple injuries have been reported, but no fatalities have been confirmed; the crash scene includes jackknif