Highway 40 in eastern Colorado reopens after semi tanker rollover crash

Authorities temporarily closed both directions of Highway 40 in eastern Colorado after a semi crashed and caught fire Monday afternoon.

Around 12:30 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation closed U.S. 40 between U.S. 24, 12 miles west of Hugo, and Forrest Avenue in Kit Carson. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the tanker rolled over on the highway and caught fire.

CSP said the tanker was carrying dairy products.  

First responders quickly put out the fire, and the highway was closed for several hours while they investigated and cleared the scene. 

They reported no injuries in the crash.