I-25 Shut Down in Both Directions After Train Derailment Near Pueblo
The Aftermath of the I-25 Train Derailment: Bridge Collapse and Traffic Delays
I-25 Closed in Both Directions After Train Derailment Near Pueblo
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon just north of Pueblo, as I-25 was brought to a standstill due to a train derailment. Reports came in, suggesting a semi-truck was under the bridge at the time of the accident, leaving the Colorado State Patrol scrambling to rescue an unconscious driver. The full extent of vehicle involvement remains uncertain at this point.
The Colorado State Patrol made a troubling announcement around 5:15 p.m., indicating that the bridge the ill-fated train was traveling on appeared to have collapsed. The exact moment when this catastrophic bridge failure occurred remains unclear, but local resident Leo Star managed to capture and share pictures of the derailment just before 4 p.m.
In one striking image provided by the Colorado State Patrol, a truck can be seen trapped beneath the collapsed bridge, exemplifying the sheer magnitude of the incident. The reasons behind the train derailment are still shrouded in mystery, and numerous agencies are currently at the scene, diligently working to unravel the details.
For those traveling in the area, it’s important to anticipate delays. The Colorado State Patrol has taken charge of detour arrangements, with southbound I-25 traffic being rerouted at exit 110, guiding motorists onto a county road that runs parallel to the highway and leads into Pueblo. Meanwhile, northbound traffic is directed towards Highway 50, then over to Highway 115 before rejoining I-25.
Although the contents of the train cars involved in Sunday’s crash are not yet known, an investigation by CBS News Colorado uncovered some unsettling statistics. It was revealed that Colorado ranks 26th in the country for train derailments, and one study cautioned that the Denver metro area faced a significant risk of catastrophic hazmat incidents, making the situation all the more concerning.
By: M Z Hossain, Editor Sky Buzz Feed
