Icy Roads Cause Multiple-Vehicle Crash on US-131 in Grand Rapids: Ambulance Hit, Several People Injured
Multiple people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on icy US-131 in Grand Rapids Saturday morning when a BMW lost control and struck an ambulance with emergency lights activated. The freeway was closed for about two hours while the scene was cleared. None of the injuries are life-threatening.
Dangerous Conditions Lead to Morning Pileup Near Burton Street
MICHAIGN STATE POLICE REPORTS — A multi-vehicle crash on icy US-131 early Saturday morning injured several people and struck an ambulance in Grand Rapids, Michigan State Police said.
Troopers responded around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, to reports of a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 131 south of Burton Street, according to a state police release.
A preliminary investigation showed a black BMW was traveling too fast for icy road conditions, lost control and crashed, state police said. Several other vehicles lost control and collided.
A Life EMS ambulance was stopped on scene with emergency lights activated when it was also struck.
Multiple Injuries, Road Closed
Multiple people were injured in the crash. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening at this time, state police said.
The freeway was closed to traffic for a couple hours while emergency responders cleared the scene.
Safety Warning
Michigan State Police officials issued a safety warning to drivers following the incident.
"Please remember: Slow down and drive for the conditions," state police officials said. "Even a small increase in speed can make a big difference on icy roads."
Driving Conditions Across Kent County
Icy road conditions have been affecting drivers across Kent County over the past week as temperatures remain near freezing and precipitation continues to freeze on roads and shoulders.
The Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post has been monitoring conditions and advising drivers to adjust their speed and following distance according to the actual road conditions.
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