I-70 near Edwards could be closed for ‘more than 8 hours’ following multi-semi crash
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Both lanes of eastbound Interstate 70 are closed east of Edwards, according to an Eagle County Alert at 4:40 a.m. Colorado State Patrol said the cleanup could result in a closure of “more than 8 hours” in a news release Friday morning.
A collision between two semis shut down the roadway, according to Sergeant Patrick Rice with the Colorado State Patrol. A semi traveling westbound came into the eastbound lanes, causing the crash.
The news release from state patrol said there were two occupants in the eastbound traveling truck, both of which were transported to a local hospital, but their conditions are unknown. Additionally, there is no reported injury of the westbound driver.
Traffic is being rerouted onto Highway 6, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Traffic cameras show traffic backed up on eastbound I-70 as drivers divert to Highway 6.
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