GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Firefighters responded to three crashes on I-196 in Grand Rapids Thursday.
One crash happened along eastbound I-196 at I-96, and a separate rollover crash took place at Fuller Avenue, according to Grand Rapids Professional Firefighters Local 366.
The Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) says the first crash happened at I-96 shortly after 2 p.m. when a dump truck decelerated and was rear-ended by another car. That car was then hit by another vehicle, causing a rollover, fire officials say.
The second crash occurred as vehicles were stopped from the first crash, according to GRFD. That crash involved three cars, with one of them rolling over. Fire officials say an occupant in that vehicle had to be removed by an extrication team. GRFD suspects distracted driving as the cause.
Michigan State Police (MSP) is conducting an investigation. They say both crashes resulted in minor injuries.
Later, GRFD reported a third crash on the same highway. Around 5 p.m., another crash unfolded on I-196 near Bridge Street, with at least one car rolled over. Crews also had to extricate someone, and injuries were reported, according to GRFD.
We’re told the freeway is blocked as a result of both crashes, but the Michigan Department of Transporation (MDOT) says the area at Fuller Avenue is open.
This story is developing and will be updated when we learn more information.
