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From the Denver7 news desk: Breaking and developing news on Dec. 7, 2017

Posted at 11:55 AM, Dec 07, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-07 22:05:01-05

This is the Denver7 breaking and developing news blog. Throughout the day, this story will be updated with both minor and large breaking news events that our readers care about. Check back as we continue to update this story. 


8:01 p.m.: Multiple spin-outs are being reported on I-25 between Denver and Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. If you don't have to go out, don't. 

7:43 p.m.: The Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers in Jefferson County to be mindful of winter driving conditions throughout the foothills. 

7:10 p.m.: Eastbound I-70 is closed at Vail Pass due to multiple spun out vehicles, according to CDOT officials. 

4:50 p.m.: I-70 westbound is closed at the Eisenhower Tunnel because of a crash west of the tunnel, according to CDOT officials. Alternate routes are US 6 - Loveland Pass. 

3: 22 p.m.: A fire investigator with North Metro Fire Rescue District will be responding to the scene of an RV fire at a storage facility on West 116th Avenue. Fire is out, but crews are still putting out hotspots. 

3:06 p.m.: Fire officials are responding to an RV fire at a storage facility in the area of West 116th Avenue. 

11:54 a.m.: Emergency crews are working to rescue a man who fell down an old mine shaft in Golden. Crews say he may be 300 feet down the shaft, with an injured leg. They've made verbal contact with him and are working on setting up a rope rescue.