I-70 reopens in Aurora after trash truck rolls over, leaks compressed natural gas
Both directions of I-70 were closed in Aurora for a couple of hours on Thursday afternoon after a rollover crash involving a trash truck. The trash truck sustained damage and was leaking compressed natural gas.
Eastbound lanes reopened about 3:11 p.m. Westbound lanes remained closed for a couple of hours at E-470 and all traffic was diverted onto Tower Road during that time. One lane was eventually reopened but traffic was backed up for miles and getting by slowly.
CBS News Colorado's helicopter flew over the scene which showed the trash truck on its side with debris and trash scattered on the roadway and the shoulder. One person was injured, treated on scene and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The closure was lengthy and the Aurora Police Dept. tweeted, "Cleanup and towing of the trash truck will take an extended time." Drivers were urged to take an alternate route.
Hazmat crews assisted in the crash cleanup.
