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I-70 Reopened After Multiple Crashes Close Lanes Near Eisenhower Tunnels

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Part of Interstate 70 was closed through Colorado's high country on Monday. Colorado State Patrol responded to multiple crashes near the Eisenhower Tunnels.

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That included a semi-truck that crashed on slick roads. Investigators say they believe the truck hit the guardrail. Another car later crashed as a result of the semi-truck crash.

Westbound lanes were closed at the Eisenhower Johnson Tunnels, while eastbound lanes were closed at the Silverthorne exit. Those closures have since been lifted.

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(credit: Colorado State Patrol)

Pictures from CSP show the trailer damaged and its contents thrown across the area. CSP did not have details about what is in the boxes.

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The truck driver was sent to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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