1 killed in semi fire, crash that closed I-70 for hours

One person died in a Thursday morning semitruck crash and fire that closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Morrison for hours.
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[@hopet2552]

I saw this explosion as I was trying to get onto the exit from 6th. The closer I got, the worse it got. The scary thing is I was trying to get to work early that day but kept getting delayed. I literally drive past this area every weekday. Something was preventing me from being there at this time.

[@mr.joseph7806]

Not paying attention, distracted driving.

[@arkwill14]

I wonder why Arvada Fire Department is involved here? Seems like quite a few other Metro Area cities are closer to the accident site.

[@timlohr3732]

How didn't the tractor burn ? Very sad

[@mr.joseph7806]

Tankers have sections they can hold different types of fuels for the gas station. Diesel is kept in the back for this reason.

[@denverrandy7143]

God Bless

[@C137Matt]

Does anyone know how long the truck was stopped
on the shoulder for?

[@skytechbits]

Good question. I wish witnesses would come forward. Yesterday I saw a sign on I40 with 55 MPH and I'm sure no one every does that over there. I've witnessed hundreds of cars deliberately ignoring all speed limit signs when I traveled along several freeways in my state just last month.