Flash flooding forces closure of E. Platteville Blvd. in Pueblo West Wed. afternoon

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office blocked off all of E. Platteville Blvd. near I-25 due to flash flooding in the area Wed. afternoon

A KRDO crew at the scene reported numerous first responders directing traffic away from the area. This is just east of N. States Ave. and west of the train tracks.

This closure came around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

According to officials, vehicles got stuck in the mud for about an hour but were pulled out safely.

The road was also reopened.