KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Update 3:05 p.m.
NB US-131 has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash shutdown the freeway for hours Wednesday.
Police say one person was seriously injured and several others sustained minor injuries.
The freeway closed just after 12:30 p.m. when police say a semi-truck jackknifed, causing a chain reaction of up to 14 vehicles.
Original Story:
Northbound US-131 is shut down following a crash Wednesday afternoon.
MDOT say the crash is impacting NB US-131 at 100th Street, at exit 72 in Kent and Allegan County.
According to the latest updates from Michigan State Police on Twitter, a semi-truck jackknifed under 100th Street, causing a chain reaction that involved 12 to 14 vehicles.
Authorities said one person was serious injuries while several others suffered minor injuries.
MSP is asking all drivers to avoid the area.
If you are or are planning to drive on the impacted freeway, a detour has been posted.
MDOT asks that drivers take exit 68 and turn right onto 142nd Avenue. Then, turn left onto A45/Division St and head north. A45/Division St changes to Division Avenue at the Kent County line. Drivers will then turn left onto 100th St, than make a right onto NB US-131.
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