Semi rollover crash causes traffic delays on Highway 50
UPDATE: As of 4:15pm on Thursday, the crash has been fixed.
GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — A single rollover crash involving a semi is currently causing traffic delays on Highway 50, 27 miles east of Montrose.
Colorado State Patrol (CSP) responded to the incident at milepost 124 at 11:01 a.m. Thursday.
The driver of the semi was transported to a local hospital. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time.
CSP estimates that at least five gallons of fuel and less than five gallons of hydraulic fluid leaked from the half as a result of the crash.
Damage to a private fence was reported.
There is no further information about the crash at this time as the investigation by CSP is ongoing.
As of 1:30 p.m., traffic in the area is shifting between County Road 867 and County Road 50B. Passengers are advised to exercise caution and use lower speeds.
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