Semi-truck crash leads to chain-reaction crashes on I-94 in southwest Michigan

(Photos: MSP)
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - What started as a collision involving three semi-trucks ended up involving six semis and 10 passenger vehicles Tuesday on I-94 in southwest Michigan.
According to Michigan State Police, the three semi-trucks crashed on the eastbound side of the snow-covered freeway near Hartford in Van Buren County. After the initial crash, which was reported by the Michigan Department of Transportation just after 9 a.m., numerous other vehicles crashed or slid off the freeway.
Police said there were a total of seven crashes and five slide-offs. All people involved were wearing their seat belts, and only minor injuries were reported.

(Photo: MSP)
Weather Forecast:
According to the National Weather Service, snow will continue to fall in southwest Michigan as temperatures remain low. This will lead to slick roads and potentially dangerous travel conditions Tuesday night.
The snow will start again Wednesday morning, leading to zero visibility at times.
Winter Driving Tips:
When driving on icy or snowy roads, it's important to slow down and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
It's also important to know what to do if you start skidding.
"The minute you start to feel the sensation of the car skidding out behind you, you want to look and steer in the direction you want to go," MSP Sgt. John Looney said while teaching winter driving skills in the fall. "Once that car catches the skid, you want to be patient and let the back end start to naturally settle as the vehicle slows, and then you can start unwinding the steering wheel at the same speed."
He added not to hit the gas or brake while regaining control.
"The last thing you want to do when you get involved in a skid is add any acceleration or any brake. We need those tires to gain grip on that roadway again so that we stop sliding," Looney said.