Multi-car pileup near DIA causing traffic issues

DENVER (KDVR) — A vehicle pileup is causing traffic issues near Denver International Airport.

According to DIA, there is a vehicle pileup on Peña Boulevard, and it is impacting travelers attempting to leave the airport.

Peña Boulevard is closed and traffic is now being diverted to Tower Road.

At this time, it is unclear how many cars are involved, but the Denver Police Department confirmed there have not been any serious injuries.

DIA is also experiencing several delays. According to FlightAware, there are 182 delays and four cancellations as of 10:18 a.m.

Roads have become quickly coated with snow and ice as a snow squall moved through the Denver metro on Tuesday.

A snow squall warning was issued for Denver County through 10 a.m. as a quick burst of heavy snow dumped on the area and caused whiteout conditions.

Several crashes have been reported all across the metro, and many cities are under an accident alert. So, take it slow if you are on the roads and watch for slick spots.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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