Elbert County Accident, as paged

[jimmnn]

Agate: WB I-70 near MM 340 T/A involving multiple commercial vehicles. Reports of explosions, one semi F/I and heavy smoke in the air. M/A from Limon & Simla.

U/D: One critical patient and req M/A Engines & Tenders from Limon, Simla & Deer Trail for 3 semi's on fire with 3 others exposed.

O/F DTRS Ops 4, Online

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[alextuttle]

7NEWS - I-70 closed south of Agate after crash involving semi carrying explosives - Traffic News Story

Westbound I-70 is closed at Agate after a crash involving nine semi trucks

 

[jimmnn]

U/D: CSP HazMat moving all crews back over 1/4 mile from the 9 semi pileup due to explosions. Moving to MAC 5 and I-70 remains closed.

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[jimmnn]

The Limon Leader / Eastern Colorado Plainsman: I -70 Closed, no explosives.

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[jimmnn]

Eleven semi's and one pass car were involved but only two transports and both appear to be non SBI.

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[jimmnn]

U/D: All lanes westbound I-70 now open at Limon, with one lane closed from MM 346-343 (approximately 12 miles west of Limon,) during continuing accident cleanup operations.