Four Dead, Dozens Hurt in I-25 'Brownout' Pileup
Four people died and at least 29 were hospitalized after over 30 vehicles, including semis, crashed on I-25 near Pueblo during brownout conditions, officials said.
Overview
Four people died and at least 29 were taken to hospitals after a pileup of over 30 vehicles on northbound I-25 near Pueblo around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Colorado State Patrol said.
Heavy winds blew dirt into "brownout" conditions that reduced visibility to near zero and contributed to the multi-vehicle crash, officials said.
State troopers closed I-25 in the area for hours and worked with the Pueblo County coroner and other agencies to identify victims and clear the scene, Colorado State Patrol said.
Officials said the crash involved over 30 vehicles, including semis and pickups pulling horse trailers, with injuries ranging from minor to serious and four fatalities in separate vehicles.
Investigators are examining visibility and other factors as the cause, and drivers were urged to avoid I-25 near Pueblo until conditions improve amid high wind warnings, officials said.
Analysis
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FAQ
Heavy winds blew dirt across the highway, creating 'brownout' conditions with near-zero visibility around 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Over 30 vehicles were involved, including six semi-trucks, pickups pulling horse trailers, and passenger cars.
I-25 is closed in both directions between Exit 91 (Stem Beach) and CO 45 (1 mile south of Pueblo) at Mile Point 92 due to the crash and low visibility.
At least 29 people were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor to serious; UCHealth treated at least 12 patients and St. Mary Corwin treated at least seven after activating mass casualty alerts.
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