IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — A portion of I-96 in Ionia County remains closed following a crash Tuesday afternoon.
The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the Grand River exit, just east of Portland.
WB I-96 after Grand River Ave (Exit # 77)
Update: Freeway Remains Closed
Due to a Crash
Ionia CountyNolan Rowe
MDOT West Michigan TOC
07/01/2025
19:28— MDOT – West Michigan (@MDOT_West) July 1, 2025
According to Ionia County Central Dispatch, three vehicles were involved.
Images shared with FOX 17 show at least one vehicle on fire at the scene, with firefighters working to extinguish the flames.

I-96 Towing and Repair
Details about injuries or what caused the crash have not yet been released.
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