I-70 back open following semi crash in the Glenwood Canyon area of Colorado

The truck was hauling coffee products, which spilled all over the interstate.
Published: Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:46 PM MST|Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:59 AM MST
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GLENWOOD CANYON, Colo. (KKTV) - A semi crash forced the closure of I-70 in both directions of the Glenwood Canyon area in Colorado on Wednesday.

The closure was announced by the Colorado Department of Transportation at about 5 p.m. The crash occurred at about 4:15 p.m. No serious injuries were reported.

Colorado State Patrol tells 11 News the truck was carrying coffee products and the clean-up process forced the closure of the highway. CDOT is reporting speed is being investigated as a possible factor.

The roadway was reopened at about 10:30 p.m.