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Hail Closes I-25 In Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- Hail that piled up like snow closed a portion of Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs as severe storms struck on Thursday afternoon.

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The hail kept vehicles from moving along I-25 near Woodmen Road until snow plows were brought in to clear the piles of hail.

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Hail in Colorado Springs (credit: CBS)

The hail piled up several inches in some places, forcing some cars to pull over. It covered the ground in many areas and looked more like snow than hail.

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