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A dense fog event on October 1, 2026, caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on the southbound I-95 bridge over Lake Marion in South Carolina. The crash involved up to 69 vehicles, including 15 tractor-trailers, resulting in multiple injuries and four entrapments. Cleanup efforts took over 20 hours, with no fatalities reported.
A dense fog event on a bridge over Lake Marion caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 95 in South Carolina on Thursday morning. The crash involved 15 tractor-trailers and numerous passenger cars, resulting in multiple injuries and four entrapments. Cleanup efforts took over 20 hours, with the roadway fully reopening around 6 a.m. Friday.
A dense fog event on a bridge over Lake Marion caused a massive 69-vehicle pileup on southbound Interstate 95 in South Carolina on Thursday morning. The crash involved 15 tractor-trailers and 54 other vehicles, resulting in multiple injuries and four entrapments. One person was airlifted to a hospital, while others were treated for minor injuries. No deaths were reported. The southbound lanes remained closed for extended cleanup operations, with traffic rerouted at Exit 102.
Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep) won the stage 12 sprint in Chalon-sur-Saône, beating Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen after a late sprint and a crash disrupted the peloton; the Belgian’s win keeps him among the sprint contenders, Mads Pedersen still leads the green jersey standings, and there were no changes to the overall GC.
A heavy snowstorm and whiteout conditions near Clear Creek County led to a massive 75-plus-vehicle pileup on eastbound I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel, prompting a major closure and ongoing cleanup; there were no fatalities, but 19 people were hospitalized as responders worked through slick roads and strong winds in central Colorado.
A massive crash on eastbound I-70 near milepost 216 by the Eisenhower Tunnel in Clear Creek County involved at least 75 vehicles. Nineteen people with varying injuries were taken to hospitals; no fatalities were reported. The westbound left lane is closed for medical staging, the westbound right lane is moving slowly, and all eastbound lanes are expected to be closed for about 4–6 hours.
Justin Allgaier and Denny Hamlin tangled for the Daytona 500 lead late in Stage 2, sending Hamlin into the wall and triggering a 20-car pileup that sidelined several contenders, including Allgaier, Bowman, and Gilliland; Allgaier accepted fault for the incident.
A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Tulare County forced a full morning closure in both directions. The crash, likely aided by dense fog, sent about 10 people to the hospital, and the highway was reopened roughly six hours later after responders cleared the scene.
Dense fog caused a 59-vehicle pileup on a three-mile section of Highway 99 in Tulare County, about 40 miles north of Bakersfield, closing the road for more than five hours before reopening in the afternoon; several people sustained mild to moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital, and authorities urged travelers to avoid dense fog and not rely on automatic headlights.
A minor crash on I-85 in Kannapolis escalated into a 100-vehicle pileup, with over 30 tractor-trailers and more than 70 cars stranded amid freezing temps and snow. The North Carolina National Guard was deployed to help clear the highway, and drivers were advised to detour from exits 60 through 63 (Lane Street). Officials say it will take hours to clear.
A severe Michigan snowstorm caused a pile-up of more than 100 vehicles on I-196 near Grand Rapids, leading to road closures and injuries but no confirmed fatalities. The incident highlights treacherous travel conditions as the storm moves through the region, with forecasts calling for extreme cold and the potential for additional winter storms across several states, including wind chills around -22°C (-8°F).
A 100-vehicle pileup on I-196 near Zeeland Township, west Michigan, injured 9–12 people (no fatalities) and closed the highway in both directions between Hudsonville and Zeeland. Authorities said hazardous conditions, including whiteout and squalls, contributed to the crash, with an estimated 30–40 semi-trucks involved. First responders needed up to 45 minutes to reach the scene. Buses were used to move stranded motorists to Hudsonville High School, where they can access further assistance. Motorists were urged to avoid driving today.
A winter storm sweeping across the United States caused a 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan, highlighting widespread travel disruption and dangerous driving conditions as crews work to clear the scene and snow blankets much of the country.
A jackknifed semi sparked a 100-car pileup that shut down eastbound I-196, with drivers evacuated by bus from the crash site as winter weather advisories and travel conditions affected Zeeland and Ottawa County.
Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno triggered a 17-vehicle pileup, including a big rig, leaving a 61-year-old man dead and several others injured, including children. First responders from the CHP, Fresno Fire Department, and medical teams conducted a coordinated rescue, marking vehicles to avoid duplication as investigators work to determine the cause.