Both directions of I-25 closed after train derails north of Pueblo
I-25 is closed going both directions after a train derailed just north of Pueblo Sunday afternoon.
A semitruck was reportedly under the bridge at the time, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Rescue crews are working to extricate the unconscious driver. It is currently unknown if other vehicles are involved.
CSP confirmed at approximately 3:30 p.m. a train carrying coal derailed on a bridge over I-25 just north of Pueblo, Colorado. There are no reported injuries to BNSF crew. The cause remains under investigation.
Colorado State Patrol said around 5:15 p.m. that the bridge the train was traveling on appeared to have collapsed.
It's not clear exactly when the bridge collapsed, but local Leo Star contacted CBS News Colorado and sent pictures of the derailment just before 4 p.m.
A separate picture from CSP shows the truck underneath the collapsed bridge.
It is unclear what led to the derailment of the train. There were multiple agencies currently working the scene.
Drivers should expect delays in the area. CSP is coordinating detours.
Southbound I-25 is being routed off at exit 110 to a county road that runs parallel to the highway and into Pueblo.
Northbound is being routed to Highway 50 over to Highway 115 and back to I-25.
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