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I-70 Closure Near Eisenhower Tunnel: 19 Injured in 70 vehicle Crash


Description: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-70 near Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado. 19 injured, eastbound lanes closed 4–6 hours. Read the full Statement from The Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office...

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Both Directions of Interstate 70 at Eisenhower Tunnel

(COLORADO) – On April 14, 2026, the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Interstate 70 near Eisenhower Tunnel (milepost 216) for a reported large multi-vehicle crash. The roadway will be closed in both directions for an extended period of time. 

Information will be released as it becomes available. Alternate routes are advised for those traveling on Interstate 70.

**UPDATE**

(COLORADO) - This crash was first reported to the Colorado State Patrol at 2:50 p.m. and occurred only on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel. Currently, 19 people are being transported due to this crash scene with varying injuries, and no fatalities have been reported at this time. It has not been confirmed how many vehicles are involved.

The westbound left lane of Interstate 70 is closed for medical staging purposes. The westbound right lane of I-70 is open and moving slowly. All of eastbound Interstate 70 is estimated to be closed for the next 4-6 hours.

**UPDATE**

(COLORADO) - The most recent estimate from responders at the scene shows that approximately 70 vehicles were involved in this incident, with 19 people evaluated on scene for injuries, 11 declined transportation, 8 were transported to nearby area hospitals for their injuries, and one person of those 8 sustained serious bodily injuries.

Interstate 70 westbound at the Eisenhower Tunnel was briefly closed for an unrelated incident involving a pickup truck and trailer that jack-knifed; however, all westbound lanes have since been opened.

Eastbound Interstate 70 is estimated to be open in approximately one hour. Visit COTrip.org for real-time roadway openings and conditions. Any further updates will be released when they become available.




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