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I-70 westbound in Aurora closed due to rollover crash involving semi

I-70 westbound in Aurora closed due to rollover crash involving semi

CBS News2 days ago
Aurora police have warned drivers to expect heavy traffic delays after a semi rolled over on I-70 near Tower Road on Friday.
Authorities said the crash was reported just after 5 p.m. and one person suffered minor injuries. Westbound traffic on the interstate will be completely closed to allow heavy tow trucks to remove the semi from the highway.
All of westbound I-70 will be diverted onto Tower Road. APD does not currently have an estimate for when the interstate will reopen.
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