RIFLE, Colo. — Highway 6 closed late Wednesday morning between Mile Pond Road and Peterson Lane for a train crash with a tanker truck, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.
Only minor injuries have been reported so far, the sheriff's office said. Drivers are asked to find an alternative route.
The crash was reported on Facebook just after 10 a.m. Wednesday. In pictures the Garfield County Sheriff's Office posted to social media, "Canyon Spirit" is visible on the side of the train.
Canyon Spirit sent Denver7 the following statement in response to the crash:
"We are aware of an incident has taken place on our Canyon Spirit train this morning, which has caused the train to come to a stop. Our team is responding as quickly as possible. At this point, thankfully, no injuries have been reported by our guests or employees. Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
We will provide additional information as it becomes available. Updates will be posted on our website."
Denver7 is working to learn more about what led up to the crash and will update this story with information when we learn more.
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