Hazardous materials team responding to diesel spill on C470 off-ramp to Santa Fe

Posted: Dec 10, 2021 / 08:22 AM MST

Updated: Dec 10, 2021 / 02:37 PM MST

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LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — Update: The westbound C470 off-ramp to Santa Fe Drive remains closed as South Metro Fire Rescue responds to a diesel spill.

The fuel from the crashed tanker has been moved into other trucks. An environmental cleanup truck will vacuum the water and diesel left on the road.

The Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Department of Transportation are still on the scene for vehicle removal.

A fuel tanker carrying 4,000 gallons of fuel rolled over in icy conditions, according to SMFR.

Alternate routes are advised.

No injuries have been reported.

Updates will be provided by SMFR.

SMFR is on scene of a traffic collision involving a rolled over fuel tanker on the westbound C470 off ramp to Santa Fe Drive. No injuries occurred but there is an active diesel spill, the tanker was carrying 4,000 gallons. Crews report very icy conditions. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/eamjPwMjvf
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) December 10, 2021