Highway 6 reopens after massive 'chaotic' crash involving as many as 100 cars
A crash in icy conditions and involving approximately 100 drivers closed 6th Avenue during Friday morning's rush hour. Police said there were no major injuries in the crash, although one person had to be extricated from a vehicle. It happened at about 5:40 a.m. between Kalamath Street & Federal Boulevard and the roadway reopened much later in the morning.
Numerous tow trucks took damaged or inoperable vehicles to a parking lot (Lot C) outside Empower Field at Mile High. A police spokesperson told CBS News Colorado there were between about 100 vehicles involved and that the road conditions made it impossible for drivers to prevent from slamming into each other.
A major cleanup had to take place before 6th was reopened. CBS News Colorado's crew captured video of debris all over the road. Denver police tweeted that officers were "working clear a path for other involved motorists to leave. We appreciate everyone's patience."
Police said roads were icy and slick before daybreak due to the overnight snowfall and below-freezing temperatures.
Several people who were in the middle of the crash were very surprised to hear there were no serious injuries.
"What can you say? It was very chaotic, very chaotic. Thank God (it was only) bumps, bruises, scratches. Doesn't seem like anyone was hurt seriously," one driver said.
"Honestly overall I feel fine. Better than I'd expect I guess. It does hurt," said another, who got some cuts and scratches in addition to a bruised rib.
