BREAKING NEWS: I-70 Closed Until Further Notice Near Grand Junction Colorado

KOA-850 AM Radio in Denver is reporting an 18-wheeler has run into an overpass near Grand Junction and collapsed the bridge.

There was no immediate reports of the driver's or any other motorist injuries.

KOA is reporting the Colorado Department Of Transportation says "I-70 will be closed both directions" near the collapse site "until further notice."

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UPDATE - 0615 CDT - KOA now reports a "partial collapse" of the I-70 overpass "at mile 26.5" or a few miles west of Grand Junction.

I-70 is closed both directions at the accident scene. Detours are on U.S. 6 through Grand Junction.

KOA News also stated "the truck burned and the driver died" in the wreck. It was also reported "the truck was possibly carrying hazardous materials" but they did not know what they might be.

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