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Semi Crashes Into E-470 Overpass, Leaves Large Mess Behind

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado State Patrol responded to a semi truck crash which left a huge mess behind. The truck crashed into an E-470 bridge over 64th Avenue Wednesday morning.

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The crash closed southbound lanes for hours, but were reopened at around 3 p.m.

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Two people were hurt and sent to the hospital, but they're expected to be okay.

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The semi spilled a dry wall material and fuel which had to be cleaned up. Inspectors were on scene to ensure the bridge is structurally sound and safe which CSP said it was.

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