90 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Spills On I-25
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (CBS4)- Most of the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 were closed on Monday after a semi and a diesel fuel tank crashed.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-25 between Orchard and Belleview just before noon.
Incident #2 - Northbound I-25 between Orchard and Belleview, traffic collision involving a semi and ruptured diesel fuel tank. Approximately 90 gallons spilled. Only 1 lane open northbound. pic.twitter.com/AIGFyeNLpJ
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) November 13, 2017
Crews from South Metro Fire Rescue say about 90 gallons of fuel spilled.
One northbound lane of traffic was still getting through but there are significant delays in the area.
I-25 Update - @greenwoodgov Public Works, Police Officers and SMFR Firefighters working to absorb the fuel with dirt. Expect delays northbound through the DTC. pic.twitter.com/LfQTA5JIAB
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) November 13, 2017
What happened leading up to the crash is being investigated.