Crash, fire close I-70 in both directions at Grand Junction
Colorado Department of Transportation closed I-70 both eastbound and westbound Tuesday afternoon near Grand Junction, mile marker 29. CDOT reports it is due to an accident.
Emergency personnel are responding to reports of a crash & fire involving at least 2 vehicles near the Horizon Drive exit of I-70. #gjco
— The Daily Sentinel (@DailySentinelGJ) June 20, 2017
I-70 closed in both directions from 24 Road to Horizon Drive due to reported head-on collision and fire.
— The Daily Sentinel (@DailySentinelGJ) June 20, 2017
I-70 looking east from 26 1/2 Rd. @DailySentinelGJ pic.twitter.com/rHPIs0nnCU
— Erin McIntyre (@erinmcwriter) June 20, 2017
Fire from I70 raced uphill, stopped short of home at 27 Road and interstate. #gjsentinel #gjco pic.twitter.com/3AFkEXGMsM
— Amy Hamilton (@GJAmyHamilton) June 20, 2017
Utility pole at 27 Road catches fire; neighbors using garden hoses to protect property. #gjsentinel #gjco pic.twitter.com/eOqhEdJstH
— Amy Hamilton (@GJAmyHamilton) June 20, 2017
Ref #CRASH on I70; we are in the process of clearing the traffic that got stuck on the interstate after the road closure. Be patient.
— Grand Junction PD (@GrandJunctionPD) June 20, 2017
The Daily Sentinel reports that three people were evacuated via ambulance and traffic was cleared after several hours.
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