DENVER — Two people died in a Saturday morning crash on I-270.
The crash was reported around 2:58 a.m., according to Colorado State Patrol, on westbound I-270 between I-76 and U.S. 36.
According to Colorado State Patrol, two women died as a result of the crash, and one man was transported to the hospital with injuries.
One vehicle was involved, and the cause remains under investigation.
At 8:07 a.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation reported the road was reopened after being closed for about five hours.
I-270 WB: Road open between I-76 and US 36. Crash clear.
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) July 20, 2019
I-270 WB: Road closed between I-76 and US 36. Crash. Update: Remains closed during ongoing cleanup work. The ramp from WB I-76 to WB I-270 remains closed as well. No est. reopen time. Alt. route advised.
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) July 20, 2019
