RTD bus carrying passengers slides off icy US 36 in Westminster

DENVER (KDVR) — A section of U.S. 36 in Westminster was down to one lane after a Regional Transportation District bus slid off the icy road with six passengers on board.

On Wednesday just before 7 a.m., the Westminster Police Department posted on X about the scene. Police said the bus was heading to the RTD Park and Ride near U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard when it slid off the road. The Westminster Fire Department said the bus slid off the Denver-bound on-ramp.

Only one lane was open for drivers heading onto the highway around rush hour. The fire department said a tow truck arrived at the scene just after 8 a.m. and removed the bus.


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According to the police department, six passengers were on the bus, but no injuries were reported. Those passengers were safely moved to another bus.

RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Fire Department)RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Fire Department)RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Police Department)RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Police Department)RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Fire Department)RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Fire Department)RTD bus slides off road near US 36 and Sheridan Boulevard (Courtesy of Westminster Fire Department)

As of 8 a.m., COtrip isn’t showing any slowdowns, although it said the roads are icy and have snowpacked spots. Meanwhile, Westminster police said drivers should use caution as the roads are icy.

There are still flakes falling, but the biggest concern is the cold, which is causing slick roads.

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