Livestock trailer crash closes Poncha Pass for hours

CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A crash closed Poncha Pass near Poncha Springs for about four hours Tuesday after a semi truck carrying livestock tipped onto its side.

The crash on US-285 closed the road from about 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., according to CDOT.

Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including several fire districts, ranchers and veterinarians.

Although there hasn't been any official word if livestock were injured, some passersby posted online saying they saw sheep that had been injured or killed. The driver of the trailer was treated for minor injuries, according to The Mountain Mail.

US 285 NB/SB: Full closure between MM 119 and MM 119. A semi carrying livestock has flipped on its side, the highway is closed, no estimated time to reopen. https://t.co/fj80IL0yPW

— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) March 3, 2020

US 285 NB/SB: Road open between MM 119 and MM 119. All lanes are open following crash clean up. https://t.co/fj80IL0yPW

— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) March 3, 2020