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Westbound I-70 Closed For Hours At Airport Road Due To Multi-Vehicle Accident

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Westbound I-70 reopened after being closed for hours at Tower Road on Monday due to a multi-vehicle accident. That closure was extended to Airport Road a short time later.

Officers said that at least two people were injured in the crash that closed the interstate just before noon. Lanes reopened at 2 p.m.

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Drivers were urged to avoid the area. Alternate routes included 32nd Ave or 40th Ave.

What caused the crash is being investigated.

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