Drivers were urged to be aware of delays on both directions of C470 on Thursday morning after a three-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes between Yosemite and Quebec. South Metro Fire Rescue called in a hazmat team after a radiological device fell from one of the vehicles.
The device was identified as a Troxler nuclear density gauge which is commonly used by contractors, engineers and highway departments to identify density of materials and surfaces.
South Metro Fire Rescue
The device was identified as a Troxler nuclear density gauge which is commonly used by contractors, engineers and highway departments to identify density of materials and surfaces. The device was intact and no leak occurred.
One person was injured in a 3-vehicle collision on C470 between Yosemite and Quebec.
South Metro Fire Rescue
Update: The device is a Troxler nuclear density gauge, commonly used by contractors, engineers and highway departments to identify density of materials and surfaces. The device is intact and no leak occurred. Crews are cleaning up the scene and are working to reopen all lanes of… pic.twitter.com/p8SNW2YkNr
One person was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
There were lane closures on both directions of C470 after a three-vehicle crash and an investigation after a device fell off one of the vehicles.
CDOT
There are lane closures in both directions of C470.
SMFR, @CSP_News and @CityofLoneTree Police on scene of a 3 vehicle collision westbound C470 between Yosemite & Quebec. 1 person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, no other injuries occurred. A radiological device fell from one of the vehicles and is being… pic.twitter.com/BbwiMFDD0V
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