I-25 closed south of Pueblo for multiple vehicle crash

Related video: What to do if you witness a crash (PUEBLO, Colo.) — In a recent update, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) has confirmed multiple details from its initial investigation into the multi-vehicle crash that closed I-25 in both directions on Tuesday, Feb. 17. CSP's preliminary investigation has revealed that six semi-trucks were among the over 30 vehicles involved in the Tuesday morning crash. 29 people were confirmed to be taken to the hospital with unknown extents of injuries. Four fatalities have been confirmed as of 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Their identities will be released by the Pueblo County Coroner after the next of kin have been notified. As this crash remains an active investigation under CSP's Vehicular Crimes Unit, the final numbers regarding injuries, fatalities, and vehicles involved will be updated once the scene has been cleared. CSP also noted that on Tuesday morning, there were heavy winds that were blowing dirt, creating "brown out" conditions with little to no visibility in the area at the time of the initial crash. CSP will have a Public Information Officer at the scene at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. FOX21 will livestream the press conference in the video player above and update this article with relevant information. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) has confirmed details regarding the crash on I-25 about one mile south of Pueblo on Tuesday, Feb. 17. According to CSP, state troopers responded to a crash that involved semi-trucks and passenger vehicles on southbound I-25 just after 10 a.m. A preliminary estimate by the agency projects that at least 30 vehicles were involved in the incident, including four fatalities confirmed as of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The full extent of injuries or the number of people involved at the time is unknown. All lanes of northbound I-25 are closed at milepost 93, south of West Pueblo Boulevard, and southbound I-25 is closed at milepost 94. CSP recommends avoiding this area and reducing speed if travel is necessary. Multiple agencies, including the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Pueblo Fire Department (PFD), Pueblo Police Department (PPD), and Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), have confirmed that a portion of I-25 is closed in both directions due to a multiple vehicle crash on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Several agencies have responded to the crash near mile marker 92, which is roughly one mile south of Pueblo. According to CSP, all lanes on southbound I-25 at milepost 94 and northbound I-25 at milepost 93 (south of West Pueblo Boulevard) are closed due to the crash. All agencies request that drivers use alternate routes and avoid the area.