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7:41 p.m.: HB18-1037, a bill that would have allowed teachers with nothing more than a concealed carry permit to carry firearms in Colorado schools, has been defeated by a 6-3 vote in a House committee.
3:50 p.m.: All lanes are back open on northbound I-225 following a crash involving multiple vehicles at hte I-25 interchange earlier this morning, CDOT officials say.
3:44 p.m.: The driver of a semi that rolled over on I-70 has suffered minor injuries, according to Colorado State Patrol officials. The exit ramp to Highway 6 is closed.
I70 at H6: beverage truck rollover, minor injuries to male driver. Exit ramp to 6 closed. HAZMAT working fuel leak. Crews in area: SLOW DOWN, move over, please pay attention! No ETA for full reopen. pic.twitter.com/c3Y9EJ15lO
— CSP Public Affairs (@CSP_News) February 21, 2018
2:27 p.m.: The I-70 off-ramp at the Bottom of Floyd Hill exit is closed due to a rolled over semi, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
I-70 off-ramp at Exit 244 (Bottom of Floyd Hill) CLOSED due to a rolled over semi. No estimated time of reopening, but plan on at least 2+ hours for clean up and removal of vehicle. pic.twitter.com/HIyEWtjAgV
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) February 21, 2018
11:01 a.m.: Police say the crash on I-225 appears to have been caused by a driver going the wrong way:
UPDATE: It appears a driver was traveling the wrong way on NB l-225 and struck 3 vehicles. Two people transported to the hospital. Severity of injuries unknown. Remains active investigation. #Denver pic.twitter.com/SpKLFui88a
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 21, 2018
10:15 a.m.: The northbound lanes of I-225 are closed near the interchange with I-25 after a crash involving multiple vehicles.
#TRAFFIC: #DPD investigating a report of a 6-vehicle crash in the area of I-225 & Tamarac Street. Injuries unknown at this time. Avoid area. #Denver pic.twitter.com/SM9vM6KHc5
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 21, 2018