Truck Crash In Snowy Conditions On Vail Pass Leads To Interstate 70 Closure

VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) – At least one semi truck was involved in a crash on Vail Pass in snowy conditions at midday on Thursday and authorities closed westbound Interstate 70 as a result. Colorado’s mountains have experienced numerous snow events including up to 9 inches of snow in the last day and a half and more snow is falling now.
(credit: Colorado State Patrol)
The closure went into place at approximately 12:15 p.m.
(credit: Colorado State Patrol)
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