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Both directions of Interstate 70 near Wolcott back open following semitruck accident

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I-70 going both directions near Wolcott, which was reported closed due to a tractor-trailer accident early Saturday morning, is back open, according to Colorado Department of Transportation. 

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Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Facebook

Around 7:58, CDOT issued a tweet saying the eastbound lanes were closed due to a jackknifed semitruck at MP155 near exit 157. The crash involved CMV hazmat which caused both directions at the Eagle exit 147 to be closed.

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Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Facebook

CDOT says the hazmat cleanup has concluded and both lanes are back open. 

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