50 to 60 vehicles involved in I-94 crash in Jackson in whiteout conditions
JACKSON, Mich. (WJBK) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is urging all drivers headed west to avoid I-94 in the Jackson area after a massive pileup in whiteout conditions.
Authorities were called to I-94 and Race Road around 10:30 after the accident happened in white-out conditions.
According to Michigan State Police, at latest check about 50-60 vehicles were involved in the pileup, including multiple commercial vehicles.
The Michigan Department of Transportation said that the accident was likely caused by a sudden snow squall.
Authorities say there are injuries but none are considered life-threatening.
Westbound traffic is closed and eastbound I-94 in the same area is also congested.
You can see chopper video from the accident scene on FOX 2 News Now here.