LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Northbound lanes of Interstate 25 reopened just before 5 p.m. after they were closed for hours on Tuesday afternoon for a multi-vehicle crash that involved semis. The closure was northbound at mile marker 255 near Thompson River Ranch, south of Loveland.
Loveland Fire Authority says more than 17 vehicles were involved; three semi tractor trailers, five large vehicles and multiple small passenger vehicles.
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(credit: CSP Larimer County)
The anticipated closure was expected to be at least 4 hours. What caused the crash is being investigated, but it was snowing at the time and some roads were reportedly slick and icy in spots.
(credit: CSP Larimer County)
READ MORE: Denver Public Schools To Discuss Extension To School YearColorado State Patrol (CSP) & other emergency responders are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-25 just south of Loveland. Semis and passenger vehicles involved. At least 6 taken to hospital. NB & some of SB lanes closed.
Photos courtesy of Larimer CSP.#LovelandColorado pic.twitter.com/YmFIOedJD1— Loveland, Colorado (@CityofLoveland) January 26, 2021
Six people were taken to the hospital. No fatalities according to the Colorado State Patrol.
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Some southbound lanes were closed during the crash investigation and cleanup.
NB I25 mile marker 255: multivehicle crash including semis, multiple parties transported, no fatalities, anticipated closure for possibly 4 hours, frontage road also closed. Detour H402 but avoid area if possible. SB open. https://t.co/BLT0BkOiYZ
— Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) January 26, 2021
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