CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Georgetown closed on Tuesday afternoon after nine vehicles crashed, officials said. The highway fully reopened around 3 p.m.
The crash happened around milemarker 227, which is just west of Georgetown. Several people were transported to a hospital for their injuries, according to a spokesperson for the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. However, all of their injuries are considered "minor," she said. Colorado State Patrol said preliminary reports found that nine cars were involved, including a semi that was hauling cars (not included in total count).
Around 2:15 p.m., the sheriff's office added that the "left lane of I-70 west is closed at the 224 (milemarker) due to a medical emergency that occurred in stopped traffic on the eastbound side."
The left lane of I-70 westbound was temporarily closed for about 30 minutes.
The eastbound lanes began reopening around 2 p.m., and the highway was fully reopened around 3 p.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The closure ran between exit 203 for East Frisco to exit 228 near Georgetown.
Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash.
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