ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Northbound E-470 just past Interstate 70 closed due to a semi fire just before 6 a.m. on Monday, and all lanes have since reopened.
Trooper Gabriel Moltrer with Colorado State Patrol said the semi fire was reported at 4:47 a.m. and the tollway closed at 5:05 a.m.
All northbound traffic was diverted to I-70, according to an official social media account for E-470 traffic updates. One northbound lane of E-470 reopened around 6:14 a.m. As of 7:30 a.m., all lanes are back open.
The truck was carrying a load of acai berries, according to Aurora Fire Rescue, which responded to the crash alongside the Sable Altura Fire Department. Crews were able to keep the fire away from a nearby bridge and stopped diesel fuel from reaching any waterways.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, which CSP is leading.
Nobody was injured in the fire.
Watch the video below for an aerial look at the scene:
This is a developing story and will be updated.
