Major Pileup on Snowy I-70 in Colorado Causes Extended Closure
Major Pileup on Snowy I-70 in Colorado Causes Extended Closure
US · Published Apr 15, 2026
• Over 75 vehicles were involved in a major pileup on eastbound I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel due to heavy snow and strong winds.
• The Colorado Department of Transportation closed eastbound I-70 for approximately five hours to manage the emergency response and cleanup.
• 19 people were injured in the collision, but no fatalities were reported; nearby Georgetown offered shelter to those affected.
75-vehicle pileup closes I-70 eastbound
On Tuesday, a massive pileup involving over 75 vehicles, including semi-trucks, shut down eastbound Interstate 70 in Colorado for several hours.
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