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Semitruck crashes off side of Grapevine Road near tight turn, spilling fuel, closing road for several hours

A semi-truck rollover caused fuel and hydrochloric acid spills, prompting multiple road closures and traffic disruptions with cleanup expected to last several hours, officials said.

Summary by KMGH
A hazmat situation involving a semi led to a closure of I-70 and Highway 40 west of Golden, and other semi drivers, looking to avoid the closure, have now become stuck on nearby roads, officials say.

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The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) responded to a hazardous materials leak at approximately 7:51 a.m. today. A westbound semi-truck spilled hydrochloric acid onto Grapevine Rd., south of I-70, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff. This resulted in the closure of both sides of I-70 and Highway 40 from the Morrison exit to the Lookout Mountain exit. Following the initial report, Colorado State Patrol Hazmat units, along with crews from other sup…

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KMGH broke the news in on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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