Semi-truck on fire along I-25 near Briargate Pkwy. blocking traffic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Crews responded Tuesday evening to a semi-truck on fire along southbound I-25.
According to Colorado State Patrol, a semi-trailer tow truck hit an abandoned semi-truck without a trailer. No serious injuries were reported from the crash.
The crash and fire happened near Exit 151: Briargate Parkway.
#BREAKING: A semi-truck on fire is causing delays on I-25 near Briargate Parkway. Fire crews are working to extinguish it right now @KRDONC13 pic.twitter.com/9wy34K1ndB
— Chelsea Brentzel KRDO (@ChelseaBrentzel) July 13, 2022
The Colorado Department of Transportation said two left lanes of southbound I-25 between Exit 151 and Exit 150 were closed due to the crash at 6:57 p.m.
At 7:05 p.m., CDOT announced three left lanes of northbound I-25 were closed due to a crash in the area.
At 10 p.m., CDOT's traffic map indicated the crash was still impacting traffic.
