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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Northbound E-470 just past Interstate 70 closed due to a semi fire just before 6 a.m. on Monday, and all lanes have since reopened.
Trooper Gabriel Moltrer with Colorado State Patrol said the semi fire was reported at 4:47 a.m. and the tollway closed at 5:05 a.m. All northbound traffic was diverted to I-70, according to an official social media account for E-470 traffic updates. One northbound lane of E-470 reopened around 6:14 a.m. As of 7:30 a.m., all lanes are back open.
The truck was carrying a load of acai berries, according to Aurora Fire Rescue, which responded to the crash alongside the Sable Altura Fire Department. Crews were able to keep the fire away from a nearby bridge and stopped diesel fuel from reaching any waterways.Nobody was injured in the fire.1 lane open on northbound E-470 near I-70 as crews work to clean up semi fire This is a developing story and will be updated.
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