3 people hurt in Colorado crash, hazmat team cleans up Interstate 25 spill

Three people were hurt on Thursday morning in a crash in the Castle Rock area. It happened in the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 at Happy Canyon Road.

Three lanes were blocked during the morning rush hour while a hazmat team worked to clean up a fuel spill, and for many hours afterwards there was a traffic backup as the work continued.

Colorado State Patrol said at least three vehicles were involved. That included a commercial semi-truck.  

All of the people who were hurt were rushed to the hospital. According to troopers from the Colorado State Patrol and South Metro Fire Rescue, the injuries to a semi-driver are minor to moderate and the two others suffered minor injuries. 

A semi and car on the scene had extensive damage.

What caused the crash is being investigated.

First responders described the crash as a difficult one for them to handle, but they say a cat who came to the scene and was very curious about what was going on brightened their spirits.