Kalamazoo County, MI – Drivers traveling through southwest Michigan are facing major delays this afternoon as northbound US-131 remains closed following a large multi-vehicle crash involving semi trucks and passenger vehicles.
According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, the closure was confirmed around 12:40 p.m. Monday, when deputies shut down northbound US-131 at West Main Street, including the US-131 Business Loop, to allow emergency crews to clear the scene.
Authorities said the crash involved approximately 15 vehicles, including multiple semi trucks. Several trucks were forced into guardrails during the chain-reaction collisions, and heavy tow equipment remains on scene to dislodge and remove them.
Images released by the sheriff’s office show overturned and heavily damaged vehicles, jackknifed trailers, and snow-covered pavement, suggesting slick winter road conditions may have played a role. Officials have not yet confirmed whether weather was a contributing factor.
As of early afternoon, no estimated reopening time has been provided. Traffic is being diverted away from the area, and drivers are urged to seek alternate routes and expect extended delays throughout Kalamazoo County and surrounding areas, including traffic impacts reaching toward the Greater Kalamazoo metro.
No serious injury updates have been released at this time, and officials have not said whether citations will be issued. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
Motorists are advised to slow down, increase following distance, and use caution on untreated roadways as winter conditions continue across West Michigan.
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