Traffic & Transit
‘A Misunderstanding' Led To I-70 Closure Near Eisenhower Tunnels
Despite 911 calls about a possible explosive device inside a vehicle Saturday, no threat was uncovered by Colorado State Patrol.
By Danielle Chavira, CBS Denver:
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado State Patrol shared more information to a possible bomb scare on Interstate 70 on Saturday. The investigation caused the interstate to be closed in both directions near the Eisenhower Tunnels for about four hours.
CSP says the received 911 calls about a driver with a possible explosive or incendiary device inside the vehicle. Investigators now say it was all a misunderstanding and mental health was a factor.
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