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Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Snow Close Eastbound I-70 Between Eisenhower Tunnel and Silver Plume

Officials report injuries; crews continue clearance without a reopening estimate.

Interstate 70 was closed down in both directions causing backups along westbound I-70 and empty roads eastbound on I-70 on Feb. 6, 2020 in Bakerfield. Up to 2ft of snow is forecast in the mountains and driving conditions over both Loveland Pass and Vail Pass and along I-70 are treacherous. Conditions are expected to deteriorate over night.
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Overview

  • Colorado State Patrol responded around 5:17 p.m. Friday to multiple crashes near milepost 222 in the I-70 mountain corridor.
  • Two separate wrecks involved at least two dozen vehicles, including one crash with at least nine vehicles and another with at least 15.
  • One passenger from the first crash was taken to a hospital, two others reported injuries but declined transport, and no injuries were reported in the second crash.
  • Eastbound I-70 was closed between exits 205 and 226, and eastbound U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass was also shut as agencies managed the scene.
  • Snowy conditions complicated travel and response, and authorities urged drivers to delay mountain travel or slow down if they must be on the road.