Interstate 70 has reopened in Colorado after at least 19 people were injured in a massive multi-vehicle crash involving more than 75 cars amid snowy conditions in Silverthorne on Tuesday.
The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-70 and Highway 6, just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel, shortly after 3 p.m. local time.
According to Colorado State Patrol, injured drivers were taken to nearby hospitals with varying injuries. No deaths have been reported.
Authorities rerouted drivers over Loveland Pass. However, drivers approaching the Eisenhower Tunnel were turned around.
The Colorado Department of Transportation said winter driving conditions remain across parts of the I-70 mountain corridor.
Gov. Jared Polis posted to social media earlier this evening, expressing support for those affected.
"Our thoughts are with everyone impacted, and we are grateful to the first responders and state employees working quickly and safely in difficult conditions to help those impacted and get the road reopened," Polis said.
This comes as much of the front range of the Rocky Mountains deals with a record-breaking snow drought after a notably dry winter.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, March and April have often been Colorado's snowiest months over the last 30 years.
Another shot of snow is expected for the Rockies beginning Friday afternoon. Parts of central Colorado could see 8–12 inches through Sunday.
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