UPDATE: THURSDAY 10/23/2025 6:40 p.m.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — CSFD said two people have been rescued from the crash and taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not immediately available.

Drivers are still asked to avoid the area of the crash as crews continue to work.

THURSDAY 10/23/2025 6:30 p.m.

Platte Avenue is shut down in both directions west of Powers Boulevard due to a crash.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) posted about the crash shortly before 6:15 p.m. and said crews were working to free people from the wreckage and that all eastbound lanes are closed at Wooten Road.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) also posted about the crash and said westbound lanes are closed at Space Center Drive due to the same crash. Traffic is being diverted at Space Center and Wooten, and Platte is heavily congested.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.