Fiery Tanker Crash on I-70 Near Denver Leaves One Dead, Causes Major Traffic Disruptions

A tanker truck fire following a collision with a car forced the closure of both directions of Interstate 70, leading to extensive delays and hazardous material concerns.

The crash occurred near Morrison, Colorado, involving a tanker truck carrying diesel and gasoline.
The driver of the car that collided with the tanker was killed, while the truck driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and contain the hazardous materials spill, which caused additional traffic delays.
Authorities closed a significant stretch of I-70, advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and assess the structural integrity of the affected roadway.

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