15-Vehicle Pileup on US-131 in Grand Rapids Causes Traffic Disruptions; Weather a Possible Factor

15-Vehicle Pileup on US-131 in Grand Rapids Causes Traffic Disruptions; Weather a Possible Factor

Grand Rapids Police reported that approximately 15 vehicles were part of an accident on NB US-131 Thursday night. It appears that weather may have played a role.

Authorities arrived at the scene at approximately 10:40 p.m. on US-131 close to Burton. A preliminary update from GRPD indicates that there were injuries, though none are considered serious.

According to GRPD, they were addressing at least six more accidents on nearby freeways.

A skycam captured the scene of the crash, showing a camper connected to a white pickup truck that appears to have overturned, obstructing all lanes. Emergency vehicles, including an ambulance, firetrucks, and police cruisers, were seen at the location.

The cause of the crash remains uncertain, and it is unknown if there were any injuries.

All lanes have reopened, according to MDOT at 6:49 p.m.

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