Traffic accident causes delays along eastbound Highway 24 Friday afternoon

CASCADE — UPDATE: The road was reopened around 6:35 p.m. according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident was between a motorcycle and a vehicle. CSP says one person was taken to the hospital, their condition is unknown at this time.

ORIGINAL COVERAGE
An accident was impacting the flow of traffic along eastbound Highway 24 on Friday near Cascade.

Based on traffic cameras in the area, the accident appeared to involve a motorcycle.

Eastbound traffic is at a standstill as of 5:05 p.m. based on traffic cameras from the Colorado Department of Transportation.

At this time it is unclear if there were any injuries as a result of the crash. News5 is working to learn more.
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