According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, all of westbound Platte Ave near Circle Drive is closed due to a traffic accident. Police are asking that you avoid the area at this time.
A motorcycle and car were involved in this accident, but it is unknown if they hit each other. The car rolled over and ended up on its side and hit a pole. It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries or if anyone was taken to the hospital.
This article will be updated as we receive more information.
47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to rage out of control, growing to over 47,000 acres with zero containment. New mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Red Creek area as the fire threatens thousands of structures across multiple counties.
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