[BREAKING] “Major crash” shuts down interstate lanes in Colorado
A “major crash” is causing big travel issues in Colorado’s central mountains.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, eastbound lanes of I-70 have been shut down three miles east of Georgetown, with eastbound traffic being routed off the highway at Exit 228, detouring down what is described as a “narrow frontage road.”
Officials expect significant delays to take place and for those delays to last for an extended period.
Details about what vehicles were involved in the crash and whether or not injury occurred have not been released.
This is a developing story. Find the most up-to-date information on the Colorado Department of Transportation website.
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