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Fatal wreck causes extended closure on Colorado interstate

Fatal wreck causes extended closure on Colorado interstate

Northbound Interstate 25 is closed in between Monument and Larkspur because of a fatal crash near the Greenland exit, the Colorado State Patrol said Wednesday.

Editor’s note: Northbound lanes of I-25 have since reopened following the fatal crash. 

Fatal wreck causes extended closure on Colorado interstate

Photo Courtesy: Colorado State Police via Twitter

Fatal wreck causes extended closure on Colorado interstate

Photo Courtesy: Colorado State Police via Twitter



At least one person was killed in the crash about 5 p.m., said Patrol spokesman Gary Cutler. Both of the northbound and southbound lanes of I-25 are closed at County Line Road, Cutler said. Authorities advised motorists to avoid the area.

The Colorado State Patrol account tweeted at 5:39 p.m. that the northbound closure is expected to be 3-4 hours. Southbound I-25 is now open but expect heavy delays.

Here’s a look at how traffic is currently moving on Google Maps. Note alternative routes that may be recommended. This is live and subject to change.

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