Extended full I-70 closure in western Colorado because of tanker rollover
Interstate 70 has been closed in both directions in Eagle County on Monday morning after a loaded tanker truck rolled over between Gypsum and Dostero, spilling 2,000 gallons of fuel.
The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District says the interstate could be closed between the towns for up to eight hours and the Colorado Department of Transportation says it is possible the route won’t reopen until mid-afternoon.
“It appears the tanker clipped the back of a box truck that was carrying empty beer cans,” said Tracy Trulove, a CDOT spokeswoman.
There were no reported injuries.
Two overturned semis choke traffic on s. Academy Blvd. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. – Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
A photo of the tanker truck crash on Interstate 70 in Eagle County. (Provided by the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District)
Two overturned semis choke traffic on s. Academy Blvd. on Monday, January 9, 2016. photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
Two overturned semis choke traffic on s. Academy Blvd. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. – Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
A photo of the tanker truck crash on Interstate 70 in Eagle County. (Provided by the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District)
Two overturned semis choke traffic on s. Academy Blvd. on Monday, January 9, 2016. photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
Two overturned semis choke traffic on s. Academy Blvd. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. – Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
Two overturned semis choke traffic on s. Academy Blvd. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. – Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette