COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Police Department(CSPD) and Colorado Springs Fire Department(CSFD) are on the scene of a traffic accident.
CSPD and CSFD on scene of a traffic accident at E Fountain BL and Alvarado Dr. WB Fountain down to one lane due to accident. @CSPDPIO @CSFDPIO
— CSPD Communications (@CSPDComCenter) July 17, 2024
The accident occurred at E. Fountain Boulevard and Alvarado Drive.
Westbound Fountain Boulevard has been partially closed to one lane.
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