Vehicle fire closes lanes of I-70 for 45 minutes

This vehicle caught fire Thursday night at the Hanging Lake tunnel, forcing closure of eastbound Interstate 70 for about 45 minutes. Colorado Department of Transportation spokeswoman Tracy Trulove said no injuries were reported, the fire was extinguished by CDOT and nearby fire crews, and lanes were reopened at 10:45 p.m.

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