U.S. 6 Reopens After Cement Truck Crash in Jefferson County
A crash involving a cement truck and a box truck closed westbound U.S. 6 south of Golden on Saturday morning.
The highway was shut down at Johnson Road near Colorado 470, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Authorities noted that the incident caused a hazardous materials spill, prompting emergency responders to secure the area.
Traffic remained halted for over two hours as cleanup and investigation efforts took place. No injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office recommends choosing alternative routes during this lengthy road closure.
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