Colorado State Patrol says 4 killed in crash on I-25 near Pueblo involving at least 30 vehicles

The Colorado State Patrol says four people were killed in a crash on I-25 south of Pueblo involving at least 30 vehicles on Tuesday morning. Investigators said there were heavy winds in the area at the time of the crash, blowing dirt and causing “brownout” conditions with low to no visibility for motorists.

The crash happened just after 10 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-25 at mile marker 92, just south of Pueblo Boulevard. Pueblo is about 40 miles south of Colorado Springs. 

According to investigators, there is a preliminary estimate of at least 30 vehicles involved, including six semis and passenger vehicles. 

State troopers said there were four confirmed fatalities and multiple reports of injuries, with 29 people rushed to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

Northbound I-25 was closed at mile marker 93 and southbound lanes of I-25 were closed at mile marker 94. Investigators have advised drivers to avoid the area due to the closure and low visibility until conditions improve. 

It was unclear when I-25 would reopen to traffic.