CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. — I-70 is fully back open near the Eisenhower Tunnel after a massive 70-vehicle pileup that left 19 people injured Tuesday, CSP said.
Of the 19 injured, eight were hospitalized, with one person suffering serious injuries. No fatalities were reported.
▶️ 10 p.m. update: I-70 fully reopens
According to CSP, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near the tunnel at around 2:50 p.m.
CSP estimated the eastbound lanes would remain closed for four to six hours.
▶️ 6:30 p.m. update: I-70 closed in both directions
Meanwhile, during that time, the right westbound lane stayed open and moved slowly, while the left westbound lane was closed for medical staging.
Both lanes reopened to traffic around 8 p.m. after being closed for several hours following the crash.
▶️ 6 p.m. update: 19 people injured in 75+ vehicle pileup on I-70
Earlier in the day, before the major crash, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office reported at 12:45 p.m. that there had been five crashes on I-70 west of mile marker 221 since 11:10 a.m., all amid snowy mountain conditions.
The incident remains under investigation.
Colorado's chain requirements remain in effect until May 31, which requires commercial vehicles to carry chains and all vehicles to have adequate tires.
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