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Eastbound I-70 in Golden reopens after semi-truck fire

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GOLDEN, Colo. — Two lanes of eastbound Interstate 70 in Golden are back open after a semi-truck fire, according to Colorado State Patrol.

The highway was shut down at US 6 (milepost 261), and eastbound traffic was diverted onto eastbound US 6.

CSP said the engulfed semi-truck was carrying cardboard. The fire is out and the semi-truck was moved from the roadway. The driver was able to get out, according to the agency.

Traffic Alert

I70 EB MP 261

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The engulfed semi was carrying cardboard.

The driver able to get out@WestMetroFire & @ColoradoDOT are assisting with this. pic.twitter.com/gx63miEdIX
— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) September 1, 2023

The first and second lanes are back open, according to CSP.

West Metro Fire Rescue and the Colorado Department of Transportation assisted CSP.

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