75-Vehicle Pileup in Colorado

The eastbound lanes of the major highway were shut down for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and treat the injured.

Officials noted that the pileup followed a chaotic morning that saw six separate wrecks along the same stretch of road.

At least 19 people were initially reported as injured, with some victims suffering from critical trauma.

The National Weather Service had issued warnings for heavy snow and low visibility in the Rocky Mountains prior to the disaster.