Four people were killed, and 29 others were hospitalised following a massive crash involving more than 30 vehicles on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The accident, which included six semi-trucks and over two dozen passenger vehicles, led to the closure of the highway in both directions.
In a statement released on February 17, the Colorado State Patrol said preliminary finding incidacte that more than 30 vehicles, including six semis, were involved in the collision. Authorities confirmed that 29 individuals were transported to hospitals, though the severity of their injuries remians clear.
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The crash was initially reported at 9:58 am local time, Pueblo police spokesperson Sgt. Antoinette Ramos said. Authorities confirmed that the northbound lanes of I-25 have been shut down at milepost 93, while the southbound lanes are closed at milepost 94.
Multiple people killed, others injured in a pileup involving dozens of vehicles south of Pueblo, Colorado.
— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) February 17, 2026
Officials have not provided a timeline for reopening the highway, with Sgt. Ramos warned that the closure is expected to last ‘a very long time.”
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office will release the names of the deceased after notifying their families. Meanwhile, the Colorado State Patrol’s Vehicular Crimes Unit has launched an investigation into the incident.
I-25 Crash: Low Visibility and Dust Storm Conditions Suspected
Authorities have advised drivers to steer clear of the area following the crash. The state patrol warned that poor visibility remains a concern and urged motorists to postpone travel until conditions improve.
There is a horrible situation in Pueblo right now. This from the CSP:
On February 17, 2026, at approximately 10:02 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving semis and passenger vehicles on southbound I-25 at milepost 92, just south of Pueblo… pic.twitter.com/ste8LgyC3V— Jayson Luber (@Denver7Traffic) February 17, 2026
Those who must travel were advised to avoid I-25 in the affected stretch, slow down, and exercise extra caution. Officials also directed drivers to COtrip.org for the latest road updates.
Amber Shipley, spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Transportation, told the Chieftain that strong winds and blowing dust may have led to near “brownout” conditions, potentially contributing to the massive pile-up.
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