12 cars and one tractor-trailer crash on snow-blown U.S. 131 in Schoolcraft County.

A stretch of southbound US-131 was shut down for a time south of Schoolcraft Monday due to a 13-vehicle crash. The wreck involved 12 cars and a semi-truck, according to Michigan State Police, and shut down the highway for about two hours. No one was hurt, MSP said. The crash was caused by a limited visibility due to blowing snow. Police advised avoiding southbound US-131 near Schoolcraft because blowing snow has continued to cause poor visibility. Take these important steps after a truck accident in Michigan As the trucking industry grows in Michigan, more and more truck accidents occur. Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Fatality truck accidents are common. An experienced Michigan truck accident attorney on your side can hire experts such as engineers and accident re-constructionists to go to the scene to preserve and document evidence. Go here to learn more about the next steps to take after a serious or fatal Michigan semi-truck accident. .