Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes roads

PUEBLO, Colo. (KREX) - Four people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash involving at least 30 vehicles on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo on Tuesday morning. The pileup, which included both semi-trucks and passenger vehicles, occurred around 10:02 a.m. The Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene at milepost 92, located just south of Pueblo Boulevard. While four fatalities have been confirmed, officials reported that additional injuries occurred, though the exact number of people involved and the extent of those injuries are not yet known. The pileup resulted in significant traffic disruptions and road closures. Northbound I-25 is closed at milepost 93 and southbound lanes are closed at milepost 94. State police urged drivers to avoid the area and use caution or reduced speeds if travel is necessary. Authorities also recommended checking COtrip.org for real-time updates on road conditions. Low visibility was reported in the area at the time of the collision, according to state patrol. Due to these conditions, the Colorado State Patrol advised motorists to delay traveling until the weather improves. The Colorado State Patrol Vehicular Crimes Unit has been designated as the lead agency for the investigation. Troopers are working to determine the cause of the crash and identify all individuals involved in the multi-vehicle event. The Colorado State Patrol stated that updates will be provided as more information becomes available. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WesternSlopeNow.com. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WesternSlopeNow.com staff before being published.