Westbound U.S. 6 turned into a Saturday traffic nightmare south of Golden after a crash splattered material across the roadway and set off a hazardous-materials response. The collision, near the C-470 interchange, quickly produced long backups as emergency crews moved in to secure the area. Officials warned that cleanup and investigation could keep the highway closed for several hours, tying up west-metro drivers who rely on the corridor.
The wreck involved a cement truck and a box truck and led to a hazardous-materials spill, according to The Denver Post. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office told the outlet that the hazmat situation “likely means a lengthy road closure,” as multiple agencies worked the scene to contain the material and eventually reopen the…..