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Serious Crash Shuts Southbound I-25 at Orchard Road, Six Taken to Hospitals

Authorities are investigating the cause after a fuel leak triggered a hazmat response in the Denver Tech Center area.

Overview

  • South Metro Fire Rescue reported the multi-vehicle crash at 6:52 p.m. near I-25 and Arapahoe Road, prompting a full closure at the Orchard Road exit.
  • A hazardous materials team responded for a fuel leak from one vehicle, and officials have not released details on injury severity.
  • Traffic backups stretched several miles toward the I-25/I-225 interchange, and no estimated time for reopening was announced.
  • The Greenwood Village Police Department is leading the investigation, and the exact number of vehicles involved remains unclear.
  • RTD’s E Line service was suspended due to debris on the tracks, with shuttle buses serving Lincoln, County Line, Dry Creek, Arapahoe at Village Center, Orchard, Belleview and Southmoor stations.