COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Heavy rainfall created hazardous driving conditions across Colorado Springs, causing an 18-wheeler to hydroplane on the southbound Cimarron exit ramp of I-25 on Monday evening.
The Colorado Springs Police Department said the exit ramp was temporarily closed while crews worked to move the truck. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred around 11:00 p.m.
Standing water on roadways throughout the area has created dangerous conditions for drivers as the storm system continues to impact the region and will continue throughout the rest of the week.
Remember not to drive through standing water, as the adage goes, turn around and don't drown. For a look at what you can expect for the rest of the week, take a look at the forecast below.
Weather
Flood risk continues into Tuesday with another day of heavy rain
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Pueblo County Coroner's Mortuary Suspended - Bodies Found Behind "Hidden" Door Says DOLA
A funeral home operated by the Pueblo County coroner is suspended, according to documents from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). "Mr. Cotter stated that the bodies were awaiting cremation and admitted that some bodies had been in the room for approximately fifteen years," part of the DORA report reads. "Mr. Cotter admitted to inspectors that he may have issued next-of-kin fake cremains."
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