DENVER — Both directions of E. Yale Avenue were shut down at the intersection with Interstate 25 as Denver police investigated a fatal crash in the area Thursday afternoon.

The crash was reported sometime before 1 p.m. In a social media post, Denver police said the crash involving a large fuel spill but did not say what type of vehicle was involved.

In a follow-up post, said Yale was closed in both directions at the highway, including at the on and off ramps.

Alternate routes were advised.

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