75-Car Pileup Injures 19 on Colorado Interstate 70 During Snowstorm
More than 75 vehicles crashed in a massive pileup on Interstate 70 in Colorado Tuesday afternoon during heavy snow and strong winds. At least 19 people were injured but no one died, according to police.
More than 75 vehicles crashed in a massive pileup on Interstate 70 in Colorado Tuesday afternoon during heavy snow and strong winds. At least 19 people were injured but no one died, according to police.
The crash happened on the eastbound on-ramp where traffic from U.S. Highway 6 merges into Interstate 70, near the Eisenhower Tunnel. The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office said winter-like conditions with heavy snow and strong winds caused the massive collision.
The Colorado State Patrol confirmed more than 50 vehicles were involved, though the Clear Creek County sheriff's office estimated the number was over 75. The highway was completely closed for hours as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and treat the injured.
Interstate 70 is Colorado's main east-west highway through the Rocky Mountains, connecting Denver to ski resorts and mountain towns. The route is known for dangerous winter driving conditions, especially near the Eisenhower Tunnel at 11,000 feet elevation.
The highway reopened Tuesday evening after crews cleared the scene.
This shows how quickly mountain weather can turn deadly on major highways. Interstate 70 is the main route through Colorado's mountains, used by thousands of drivers daily for work and travel.
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