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Highway 24 reopened in Teller County following a traffic accident Thursday

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By: Aidan Hulting

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TELLER COUNTY — The Teller County Sheriff's Office says that Highway 24 was closed near the Highway 24 and Highway 67 intersection.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident happened around 2:00 p.m. Thursday. The accident involved three vehicles and one person was airlifted from the scene to a hospital. At this time, it is unclear if any of the other parties involved are injured.

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, the highway reopened at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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Highway 24 reopened in Teller County following a traffic accident Thursday

47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations

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