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Semi-tanker crude oil spill blocks ramp on I-25

An accident on the southbound onramp from Highway 7 onto Interstate 25 left a semi-tanker on its side and leaking crude oil Wednesday morning. The ramp was still closed as of 2:30 p.m.
Crude oils spills out of semi-tanker on Southbound on-ramp at Highway 7 and 1-25.

BROOMFIELD - An accident on the southbound onramp from Highway 7 onto Interstate 25 left a semi-tanker on its side and leaking crude oil Wednesday morning. The ramp reopened just before 4 p.m.

North Metro Fire Department worked to contain the spill and stop the leak. The driver was transported to an area hospital.

Crews closed a portion of soundbound I-25 near Highway 7 while dirt was moved onto the spill area.

The cause of the accident is still being investigated.

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