A truck carrying hazardous materials tipped over on Loveland Pass early this morning, shutting the highway down.
There were no reports of injuries, said Master Trooper Ron Watkins of the Colorado State Patrol.
A covered double trailer was involved in the accident. At least one was tipped on its side, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The truck was hauling about six or seven different materials, including paint and phosphoric acid, a CDOT spokesman said. The weight of materials in the trailers was 4,100 pounds.
Some of the materials have spilled and appear to have reached a stream, according to Watkins. Two CSP hazmat teams are trying to contain the spill and prevent it from contaminating other water sources which could affect Denver Water, The Snake River Water District and Dillon Reservoir.
The driver, William Bishop, 25 of Clifton, suffered minor injuries and was treated at scene. Any possible charges against Bishop are pending.
The accident happened at about 4 a.m. and the highway is expected to be closed into the afternoon. Access to the Arapahoe Basin ski area was cut off, for about five hours. The ski resort opened a bit later than usual.
Trucks hauling hazardous materials use the pass instead of the Eisenhower Tunnel as a precautionary measure in case an accident occurs, Watkins said.
