Authorities say at least 17 people were injured and nine of them taken to hospitals following a huge chain-reaction collision on Interstate 70 in Colorado Tuesday afternoon.
The crash, which involved at least 75 vehicles including several tractor-trailers, occurred at about 2:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near milepost 216 and the Eisenhower Tunnel.
Traffic was interrupted until about 8 p.m.
The crash occurred as there were several closures on I-70 during a snowstorm that caused accumulation in valleys and icy conditions on mountain passes.
Nominations open for image award
The American Trucking Associations has announced it is accepting nominations to recognize for the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award.
The award celebrates companies, organizations, and individuals who creatively generate awareness of the trucking industry. This award is presented to an individual, motor carrier, trucking organization, and industry supplier who demonstrate excellence in creating a positive image for the trucking industry.
Visit the official nomination page to learn more about the award and how to submit a nomination.
Completed nominations must be submitted to the ATA Industry Affairs Department no later than Friday, July 31. The winners of the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award will be announced during ATA’s Management Conference and Exhibition scheduled for October 17-20 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The award was created in 2007 and is named in honor of Mike Russell, a trucking industry supporter and former ATA Vice President of Public Affairs. Submissions for the Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award are assessed by an expert, impartial panel of judges based on creativity, frequency, reach, impact, and execution.
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