US: Major accident near Hartford, Michigan prompts closure of Interstate Highway 94 near Hartford, Michigan, Dec. 2

A major accident involving at least 40 vehicles prompted the closure of Interstate Highway 94 (I-94) in both directions near Hartford, Michigan, on Dec. 2. The accident was caused by heavy snowfall in the area. Authorities did not immediately state when the highway is likely to reopen.

The closure of I-94 is likely to cause major transport disruptions throughout the area. Even after the highway is reopened, lingering disruptions are likely to persist as backlogs of vehicles move through the inclement weather at slow speeds.