High winds overturn several semi-trailers along I-25 in Southern Colorado
SOUTHERN COLORADO (KRDO) -- Multiple semi-trailers have reportedly overturned Tuesday morning in Southern Colorado due to high winds.
Just before 7:30 a.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation reported northbound I-25 near Walsenburg was temporarily closed due to two overturned semi-trailers.
The interstate reopened at 7:45 a.m.
A KRDO crew in the area spotted another overturned semi-trailer along southbound I-25.
Heavy winds have toppled this semi over on I-25 in Huerfano County. I-25 heading south is still open. Down to one lane. @KRDONC13 pic.twitter.com/fH7lWTO4Hy
— Sean Rice KRDO (@SeanRiceTV) April 12, 2022
Additionally, several other semi-trailers were pulled over along southbound I-25 due to the high winds.
A tipped-over semi-truck carrying Amazon packages broke apart on the side of I-25. Around 10:15 a.m., crews in the area were working to recover the packages so that way they wouldn't be stolen.
A high wind warning is in effect for most of Southern Colorado through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
