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Semi carrying eggs crashes on I-70 in Colorado, driver injured

Semi driver injured in crash on I-70, lanes blocked
Semi driver injured in crash on I-70, lanes blocked 01:44

A semi carrying eggs crashed on I-70 in Aurora early Monday morning. The crash happened just after midnight in the westbound lanes between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard.

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A semi carrying eggs crashed on I-70 in Aurora. CBS

According to Aurora police, the semi driver said he was driving when he swerved to avoid traffic that had suddenly stopped. The semi was the only vehicle involved in the crash.

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A semi crashed on I-70 between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard. CBS

The driver suffered minor injuries. 

Cleanup continued for hours and westbound lanes were partially blocked in that area, causing traffic backups during the morning commute. 

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A semi crash caused traffic backups on I-70 in Aurora.  CBS
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