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Two Avalanches Hit I-70 Miles Away From Each Other In The Same Day

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - An avalanche rolled down Tenmile Canyon along Interstate 70 on Sunday.

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The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says the highway wasn't affected, but debris collected in Tenmile Creek.

No one was reportedly hurt in this incident.

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Shortly after 5 p.m., emergency crews responded to another avalanche down the road near Copper Mountain. CBS4's Matt Kroschel reported live on the air of those crews driving to the avalanche site.

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Colorado State Patrol initially said there were reports of trapped people, but there were no injuries.

Emergency Crews Respond To Avalanche Near Copper Mountain

Emergency Crews Respond To Avalanche Near Copper Mountain

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CBS4's Matt Kroschel says traffic is being released at Copper and Frisco.

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