DENVER (KDVR) — A semitrailer that caught fire on Interstate 70 near Silverthorne has closed the westbound lanes of the interstate Sunday morning.
According to a Colorado State Patrol spokesperson, the first call came in around 5:45 a.m. Sunday after the semitrailer caught fire. The semitrailer was the only vehicle involved, and CSP in a press release said all occupants of the truck had died, though they could not confirm how many people were in the truck yet.
CSP said the truck went off the right side of the interstate and crashed, then caught fire.
“All occupants of the semi were pronounced dead on the scene,” CSP said. “Due to the extensive damage and fire to this vehicle, first responders are unable to confirm the number of occupants at this time.”
The truck appears to have been carrying pet food, photos from the scene show and a CSP spokesperson said.
The westbound side of the interstate is closed at the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, and drivers are advised to take an alternate route.
Officials have not given an estimated reopening time but said the westbound lanes would be closed for an extended period of time.
CSP said they do not yet know what caused the crash.
CSP is asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash and not spoken to investigators to contact Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at (970) 249-4392, and reference VC250372.
