COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to an accident on I-25 just north of Bijou on Monday, according to CSFD's Twitter.
The two left northbound are now cleared after being shut down for about an hour and a half.
#ColoradoSpringsFire is on scene of a traffic accident with trapped parties #workingtrapped just north of Bijou in I25. Multiple. CSFD units are in scene. The #1 and #2 of Northbound I25 are closed. The #3 lane is still moving. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/wcsRbCR8x0
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) June 12, 2023
People were trapped by the accident. Drivers were encouraged to use alternate routes.
The Colorado Springs Police Department tells News5 that one person was taken to the hospital, their condition is currently unknown.
From initial investigations of the accident, CSPD said it appears the driver may have hydroplaned causing the driver to lose control and flip the vehicle. Investigators are still looking into the cause at this time.
This is a developing story.
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