A Monday morning crash that shut down northbound U.S. 285 in Jefferson County killed at the very least one individual and despatched a number of others to the hospital, in accordance with first responders.
Jefferson County sheriff’s officers first reported the three-car crash and U.S. 285 closure on social media at 5:51 a.m. Monday.
Paramedics took 4 individuals to hospitals, with three in crucial situation, in accordance with West Metro Hearth Rescue.
Firefighters needed to extricate sufferers from two of the vehicles concerned within the crash, West Metro officers mentioned.
Jefferson County sheriff’s officers mentioned at the very least one individual was killed within the crash, however it’s unclear if that individual was one of many 4 taken to hospitals by West Metro.
The northbound freeway will stay closed between Parmalee Gulch Street and Colorado 8 at the very least by way of the morning commute, sheriff’s officers mentioned in a 7:03 a.m. replace. No estimated time of reopening was obtainable.
Drivers are requested to keep away from the realm and take alternate routes.
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