Southbound E-470 at Peña Boulevard is open after a tractor-trailer crash closed the highway for most of the afternoon, according to E-470 officials.
A semi-truck crossing the center median caused the crash, breaking through the cable barrier into oncoming traffic and colliding with vehicles headed southbound, E-470 spokesperson Jessica Carson wrote in an email. The crash was first reported at 1:22 p.m., according to the Colorado State Patrol.
The collision closed southbound E-470 but was easily detoured by taking the Peña exit, Carson wrote. All northbound and southbound lanes were fully open as of 5:45 p.m.
One person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries, according to the Denver Fire Department.
Multiple vehicle crash with serious injuries blocking E470 SB at Pena (milepost 27). Left lane NB blocked. SB use Pena ramp as a detour. Please watch for emergency crews.
— CSP E470 (@CSP_E470)
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