March 31st, 2008 by Food News

At least one person died in accident on Interstate 70 Monday that involved more than 60 vehicles near Vail Pass.

Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gilbert Sullivan confirmed the fatality and said there were several others seriously injured.

'We have up to 60 to 75 cars involved,' Sullivan said.

The main east-west highway through Colorado was closed in both directions.

Sullivan said the accident happened during snowy weather in the westbound lanes about a mile west of the summit. He said it appeared a semitrailer jackknifed and caused the original crash. Read more