GEORGETOWN, Colo. — A 10-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 injured nine people Thursday morning, including two deputies from the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.
At around 11:25 a.m., the accident occurred near the chain-up station in Georgetown as deputies were diverting traffic due to a separate semi-truck fire. According to Colorado State Patrol (CSP), a semi-truck driver ignored the road closure, triggering the pileup, which involved three patrol vehicles.
The deputies, who sustained minor injuries, were transported to a hospital and later released. A total of six people were taken to St. Anthony's Hospital; one has been released, while two remain in critical condition and three are in fair condition.
CSP Capt. Shane Scovel stated that a Flight for Life helicopter was called in to airlift one individual, while three other motorists were treated via ground ambulance. Eastbound I-70 was closed for several hours, reopening by 5 p.m.
Witnesses reported significant traffic delays, with multiple vehicles stranded. The crash's impact was compounded by law enforcement personnel being engaged in a memorial for a fallen officer in Englewood.
CSP is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.