GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. — Three people died in a crash on westbound Interstate 70 just west of Glenwood Springs on Tuesday morning.
Colorado State Patrol (CSP) confirmed that the first call about the crash came in at 10:19 a.m. The person reported that two vehicles — both SUVs, the caller said — had crashed around milemarker 106, CSP said.
The highway was closed at milemarker 109 near the small community of Chacra.
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that the closure was due to "fire activity crash."
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority said Tuesday morning that drivers should expect "an extended closure." They were diverted to Highway 6 until I-70 reopened around 3:50 p.m.
CSP said an investigation is underway and they will likely release more information later Tuesday.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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