Colorado pileup involving more than 75 crashed vehicles on snowy eastbound I-70 results in major closure
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Key Points:
- A major pileup involving over 75 vehicles, including semi trucks, occurred on eastbound Interstate 70 near the Highway 6 onramp in Colorado, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes after 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
- The crash happened during a sudden winter-like storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and white-out conditions, making the mountain roads extremely slick.
- Nineteen people were hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries, but no fatalities were reported.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation and Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office are managing the emergency response and cleanup, with an extended closure expected.
- Nearby Loveland ski area remains open, and Highway 6 over Loveland Pass is still accessible.
