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Portion of I-94 closed due to multiple accidents

The area has been closed for nearly four hours due to multiple injury crashes.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — A portion of I-94 is shut down due to crashes Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation says.

The interstate is closed in the eastbound direction between mile marker 66 and 72, near the Mattawan exit. It's been closed for nearly four hours.

Police say it could reopen within the next hour. For now, you're asked to seek an alternate route if you plan to travel in that area.

Credit: Michigan State Police

Multiple crashes have injuries involved, police say, though its unknown the extent at this time.

Credit: Michigan State Police

Snow blanketed US-131 near Kalamazoo Monday morning, as our Weather Chaser captured. Michigan State Police remind drivers to limit your speed when the weather is hazardous.

SAY IT AIN'T SNOW 😮❄ Check out the wintery conditions on US-131 near Kalamazoo right now. How long will the snow last? Here's our forecast: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/weather/winter-storm-across-parts-of-west-michigan/69-f511ca64-5181-4cf2-8ab0-019fe0a10009

Posted by 13 On Your Side on Monday, December 18, 2023

A 13 ON YOUR SIDE crew at the scene says traffic is backed up both ways for miles due to the crashes.

Credit: 13 ON YOUR SIDE
Traffic is backed up after multiple crashes closed a portion of I-94.

    

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