UPDATE | Dec. 6 — The deceased driver was identified as Rickey Swaniger. His death was ruled an accident.
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DENVER — A fatal fuel tanker crash closed both directions of E. Yale Avenue at Interstate 25 early Thursday afternoon, disrupting public transit in the process.
The crash was reported sometime before 1 p.m. by the Denver Police Department. In a social media post, Denver police said the crash involved "a large fuel spill" and later told Denver7 over the phone a fuel tanker was involved in the crash.
The driver died at the scene, a spokesperson said.
The closure at Yale also included the on- and off-ramps. Alternate routes were advised.
Light rail service in the area was also affected by the crash, according to a Regional Transportation District (RTD) alert.
Per the notification, the E-Line was canceled at the Yale station until the end of day Thursday. Shuttle buses were running between the Southmoor, Yale, Colorado, University of Denver, and the Louisiana/Pearl stations.
It was not immediately clear when E-Line service would resume in the area.
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