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Suspected DUI Crash Causes Massive Backup On U.S. 6 At Wadsworth

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - A suspected DUI crash closed all but one eastbound lane on U.S. 6 near Wadsworth Boulevard on Wednesday evening. Police say the cleanup could take an hour.

The crash was cleared at around 6:30 p.m.

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They say there were only minor injuries, but did not specify how the crash happened.

A picture from police at the scene shows a truck or SUV badly damaged and on its side. A grey sedan also appeared to have heavy damage on the driver side.

It's not clear if other vehicles were involved.

Drivers are urged to take Kipling or Simms/Union to Alameda or Colfax as detours.

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