Weather causes crashes, closures on I-70
Twenty-nine vehicles were involved in this pile-up on eastbound I-70 near Frisco on 03/04/2013.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
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SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. - More than 50 vehicles have been caught up in crashes on Interstate 70 as heavy snow and wind move through the mountains.
Lake Dillon Fire Rescue says one accident Monday on westbound I-70 at Silverthorne involved 25 vehicles and sent three people to a hospital.
The FirstBank in Silverthorne provided a place for the people involved to go warm up, Summit County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Tracy LeClair said.
Rescue officials say another accident on eastbound I-70 near Frisco involved 29 vehicles.
No serious injuries were reported from either crash.
The adverse conditions temporarily closed westbound I-70 from Georgetown to Silverthorne, eastbound I-70 from Frisco to Silverthorne, and eastbound I-70 at Vail Pass. Westbound I-70 also was closed briefly at Floyd Hill because of accidents.
The accidents came as ski resorts along I-70 reported fresh snow. Loveland reported a foot of new snow Monday.
Check CDOT's website for updates: http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
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