Crash, vehicle fire closes portion of I-70 in Colorado's high country
A vehicle fire closed westbound lanes of I-70 at mile marker 218.
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Eastbound I-70 was also closed west of the tunnels.
According to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation indicates a multi-vehicle crash has resulted in a vehicle fire.
Drivers are urged to take an alternate route due to what is being called an extended closure and backups.
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