UPDATE
At least 30 cars and trucks - including big rigs - piled up in a dust storm on I-25 in Pueblo on Tuesday, killing four people and injuring many others, the Colorado State Patrol said.
The wreck spilled into both lanes of the busy interstate just south of Pueblo Boulevard at about 10:02 a.m. in near zero visibility and violent winds.
The patrol said: "There is a preliminary estimate of at least 30 vehicles involved, including semis and passenger vehicles. Initial reports from troopers at the scene include four confirmed fatalities.
The patrol also said: "There were heavy winds in the area at the time of the crash, blowing dirt, causing 'brown out' conditions. There was low to no visibility for motorists."
One of the vehicles "was a pickup hauling a gooseneck trailer containing goats. Four of the goats did not survive. Twenty-eight of the goats survived and have been safely removed from the scene," the patrol said.
Authorities put the number of human injuries at 29 and said 10 people escaped injury.
News 5 said UCHealth Parkview treated at least 12 patients and St. Mary Corwin Hospital treated at least 7 patients.
The American Red Cross opened a reception center at Pueblo South High School.
Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham said: "My heart goes out to all affected by this traffic accident today in Pueblo. Thank you to the over 20 agencies who responded to today’s deadly accident on I-25 at mile marker 92." The Pueblo Fire Department said: "We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and individuals affected."
[Photo: Colorado State Patrol, CDOT]
The patrol said: "There is a preliminary estimate of at least 30 vehicles involved, including semis and passenger vehicles. Initial reports from troopers at the scene include four confirmed fatalities.
The patrol also said: "There were heavy winds in the area at the time of the crash, blowing dirt, causing 'brown out' conditions. There was low to no visibility for motorists."
One of the vehicles "was a pickup hauling a gooseneck trailer containing goats. Four of the goats did not survive. Twenty-eight of the goats survived and have been safely removed from the scene," the patrol said.
Authorities put the number of human injuries at 29 and said 10 people escaped injury.
News 5 said UCHealth Parkview treated at least 12 patients and St. Mary Corwin Hospital treated at least 7 patients.
The American Red Cross opened a reception center at Pueblo South High School.
Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham said: "My heart goes out to all affected by this traffic accident today in Pueblo. Thank you to the over 20 agencies who responded to today’s deadly accident on I-25 at mile marker 92." The Pueblo Fire Department said: "We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and individuals affected."
[Photo: Colorado State Patrol, CDOT]
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