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5.6.26, 5:10 p.m. – Highway 6 is open at Mile Pond Road, both directions, east of Rifle.
Colorado Department of Transportation is strongly discouraging travel on Highway 6 tonight due to active work crews in the area.
May 6, 2026, 12:12 p.m. – This morning, around 9:40 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the area of Highway 6 near Mile Pond Road (milepost 95) for a report of a passenger train that struck a semi-tanker truck on the train tracks.
The semi-tanker was split open due to the crash, spilling an estimated 6,000 gallons of road oil onto the ground. The driver of the semi-tanker was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. Six passenger cars and two locomotives were derailed as a result of the crash, with the rail being damaged/split in areas. The rail line will be closed for an extended period of time for repairs. It is unknown at this time how many passengers were on the train; however, it is reported that no passengers suffered any injuries. Local buses will be transporting passengers to a safe location.
Highway 6 will be closed for an extended period of time. For road closure information, please visit COTrip.org for more information.
The Colorado State Patrol is the lead investigating agency for this incident. Any new information will be released in an update to this press release.
May 6, 2026, 4:14 p.m. – At approximately 9:39 a.m. this morning, Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR) was dispatched to a reported collision involving a passenger train and a tanker truck between Silt and Rifle, Colorado.
CRFR responded with two engines, two ambulances, and a Battalion Chief. Upon arrival, crews found a passenger train involved in a collision with a tanker truck carrying hot asphalt tar. The collision resulted in the derailment of the train.
The driver of the tanker truck sustained minor to moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance for medical evaluation. No additional patients required transport.
CRFR personnel assisted approximately 310 passengers and train staff members from the train to waiting buses for transportation to their final destination.
Multiple agencies assisted with the incident response, including the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation, New Castle Police Department, and Union Pacific personnel.
The incident remains under investigation by the appropriate authorities.
Leif Sackett
Fire Chief
Colorado River Fire Rescue
May 6, 2026, 10:19 a.m. – At 9:38 a.m., emergency crews were paged to a train vs. tanker truck collision at a railroad crossing just east of Rifle on Highway 6&24.
Highway 6&24 is currently closed. Injuries are unknown at this time.
Please avoid the area and allow first responders to work safely. More details will be released as they become available.
Follow Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR Facebook) and Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Facebook for more information.
May 6, 2026, 10:04 a.m. – Highway 6 in Rifle is closed near Mile Pond Road (near Casey Concrete) due to a crash involving a train and a tanker truck.
Emergency crews are on scene and working the incident. At this time only minor injuries have been reported.
Please use an alternate route while responders safely manage the scene.
May 6, 2026, 10:33 p.m. – U.S. 6 is closed in both directions between Mile Pond Road and Peterson Lane (near Rifle) at Mile Point 94.5. Road closed expect delays due to a crash involving a train. See map for detour(s).
Comment: Please plan alternate routes, extended closure likely.
3.1.26, 9:02 p.m. – Highway 133 is open at mile marker 65.5 both directions, south of Carbondale.
3.1.26, 7:36 p.m. – Road closed: Highway 133 is closed at mile marker 65.5 both directions, south of Carbondale, due to an accident.
2.18.26, 7:58 p.m. – Highway 82 is open with one lane at mile marker 4.5 eastbound, west of Westbank traffic light.
2.18.26, 7:30 p.m. – Highway 82 is closed at mile marker 4.5 eastbound, west of Westbank traffic light, due to an accident.
1.23.26, 9:35 p.m. – Between exit 116 – Glenwood Springs/Aspen and exit 119 – No Name at mile point 118.5 the roadway is reopened to traffic.
1.23.26, 8:30 p.m. – Crash on eastbound I-70 between exit 116 – Glenwood Springs/Aspen, and exit 119 – No Name, at mile point 118.5. Road closed, expect delays due to a crash.
1.23.26, 8:21 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs exit, due to a multi-vehicle accident.
1.15.25, 12:17 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 114 westbound, West Glenwood.
1.14.26, 9:25 p.m. – There is no estimated time to reopen and the closure is expected to be extended in length.
1.14.26, 7:29 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 114 westbound, West Glenwood, due to an accident.
1.13.26, 2:25 p.m. – I-70 is open between mile markers 119-140 both directions, Glenwood Springs and Glenwood Canyon.
1.13.26, 1 p.m. – Eagle County Sheriff’s Office media briefing
News Release Update: 1.13.26- High-risk traffic stop turns manhunt following officer-involved shooting near Dotsero
Eagle County, Colo.- The shelter in place remains ongoing for the Dotsero area as a precaution. I-70 westbound is still closed at mile marker 133, and I-70 eastbound is closed at mile marker 119. Our crews continue working diligently towards reopening the roadway when it is safe to do so. We will have a brief update for the media at 1 pm in the B lot of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, 955 Chambers Avenue. Media Personnel, please follow the signs to the staging area. Sheriff Van Beek and our partners will provide an update on the investigation and suspect information.
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Actualización del Comunicado de Noticias: 1.13.26. Una parada de tráfico de alto riesgo se convierte en una persecución tras un tiroteo con participación policial cerca de Dotsero
Condado de Eagle, Colorado. Como medida de precaución, se mantiene la orden de permanecer en casa en la zona de Dotsero. La I-70 en dirección oeste sigue cerrada en el marcador de milla 133, y la I-70 en dirección este está cerrada en el marcador de milla 119. Nuestros equipos siguen trabajando diligentemente para reabrir la carretera cuando sea seguro hacerlo. Ofreceremos una breve actualización para los medios de comunicación a la 1 p. m. en el estacionamiento B de la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Eagle, 955 Chambers Avenue. Los medios de comunicación deben seguir las señales hasta la zona de reunión. El Alguacil Van Beek y nuestros socios proporcionarán información actualizada sobre la investigación y el sospechoso.
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