I-225 north reopens in Aurora after multi-vehicle crash causes diesel leak: Police

DENVER ( KDVR ) — A crash involving two semi trucks and a sedan closed northbound Interstate 225 in Aurora on Friday afternoon.

The Aurora Police Department said in a post on X that all three northbound lanes were closed at Alameda Avenue, and traffic was being directed around the crash via the Sixth Avenue exit. As of 3:12 p.m., the department said one lane was reopened.

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According to police, one of the semi trucks was leaking diesel fuel, and Aurora Fire Rescue crews were working to clean up the scene.

Police said drivers should expect significant delays on that side of the interstate and as the road will not reopen to normal traffic for several hours. Police recommended using alternate routes like Chambers Road or Peoria Street…

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