Snowy conditions snarled traffic on I-70 in Colorado when it caused two mutli-car crashes. At least two dozen cars were involved in the incident, with one passenger needing to be transported to a nearby hospital. Local authorities are urging drivers to avoid driving in the snowy mountains until conditions improve.
GEORGETOWN, Colo. – Traffic on a major interstate in Colorado was snarled on Friday night due to two multi-car accidents in snowy conditions.
Colorado State Police responded to a multi-vehicle, multi-crash scene on I-70 around 5:17pm local time, and were assisted by Grand County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office and other response agencies.
At least two dozen cars were involved in two accidents at milepost 222 on the interstate.
The first crash involved at least 9 vehicles, and led to one passenger being transported to a nearby hospital. The extent of the injuries is unknown. Two other parties complained of injury but refused to be transported to the hospital.
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The second crash, which involved at least 15 vehicles, had no reports of injuries.
A 21-mile stretch of eastbound I-70 was closed for approximately two hours and 45 minutes, ranging from milepost 205 to milepost 226.
Colorado State Patrol is encouraging motorists to delay traveling in the mountains until conditions approve, saying in part, “If travel is necessary, use caution and reduce speed.”
