Fiery semi crash shuts down part of I-70 in Colorado
A fiery semi crash has shut down westbound I-70 traffic in Colorado at mile marker 217.
According to CDOT, a safety closure is also in place via eastbound between mile marker 205 and exit 205, with traffic being rerouted through US 6 Loveland Pass.
I-70 EB: Safety closure between MM 205 and Exit 205 – CO 9; US 6; Silverthorne. Due to semi fire east of Silverthorne. Alternate route US 6 Loveland Pass. https://t.co/nTU4IkTScm — CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) October 9, 2019
According to a report from Summit Daily News, a semitrailer caught fire after rolling while traveling westbound near mile marker 207, just east of Silverthorne. The crash occurred at about 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, with four vehicles reportedly involved.
Westbound I-70 closed following fiery semitrailer crash https://t.co/9U3iFMcvnT — Summit Daily News (@SummitDailyNews) October 9, 2019
This is a developing story.
Currently, there is no estimated time for reopening. Check CDOT’s Facebook, Twitter (@coloradodot) or cotrip.org for more information.