Trending Now - Massive 75-car Collision Closes I-70 in Colorado Snowstorm
WHO:
ABC News - Eight people were taken to the hospital, including one person who sustained serious bodily injuries.
CBS News - The Colorado State Patrol reported that 19 people were injured in the pileup.
CBS News - Restaurants and the community center in nearby Georgetown opened their doors to assist those affected.
WHAT:
CBS News - Approximately 70 cars were involved in the crash, with many seen heavily damaged 90 minutes after the incident.
ABC News - The pileup involved crashes that bottlenecked a section of the highway.
CBS News - A pileup involving approximately 70 to 75 vehicles occurred on eastbound Interstate 70.
CBS News - The Colorado Department of Transportation closed the eastbound lanes of I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel due to the crash.
CBS News - The interstate was reopened five hours after the closure.
Fox News - The pileup forced a major shutdown of the highway near the Eisenhower Tunnel.
WHERE:
ABC News - The incident occurred in Clear Creek County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Denver, Colorado.
CBS News - The incident occurred on eastbound Interstate 70, close to the onramp from Highway 6 and near Loveland ski area.
CBS News - The crash scene was located in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
WHEN:
CBS News - The pileup occurred on Tuesday, April 12th, 2026, just before 3 p.m.
CBS News - The pileup occurred on Tuesday, April 12th, 2026, just before 3 p.m.
CBS News - The interstate was closed for approximately five hours before reopening.
WHY:
CBS News - A quick burst of heavy snow and strong winds created dangerously slick conditions on the roadway.
CBS News - Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph contributed to white-out conditions.
HOW:
CBS News - The Colorado Department of Transportation closed the eastbound lanes of I-70 after 3 p.m. due to the emergency response and cleanup effort.
CBS News - The Colorado Department of Transportation implemented a closure of the eastbound lanes for emergency response and cleanup efforts.
CBS News - Falling snow throughout the day led to additional crashes and closures in Colorado's high country, including incidents on Vail Pass and Berthoud Pass.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 09:22 UTC)
A massive pileup involving approximately 70 cars occurred on Sunday, just before 3 p.m. in Clear Creek County, about 50 miles west of Denver, Colorado, leading to eight people being hospitalized, including one with serious injuries. The crashes created a significant bottleneck on the highway, and the Colorado Department of Transportation subsequently closed the eastbound lanes of I-70 after 3 p.m. to facilitate the emergency response and cleanup efforts.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 05:42 UTC)
A pileup involving approximately 70 to 75 vehicles occurred on eastbound Interstate 70 in Clear Creek County, Colorado, on Tuesday, on Sunday, injuring 19 people. The Colorado Department of Transportation closed the eastbound lanes at the Eisenhower Tunnel for about five hours due to dangerously slick conditions caused by heavy snow and strong winds, which also led to additional crashes in the area. In response to the incident, local restaurants and the community center in nearby Georgetown opened their doors to assist those affected.