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Semitrailer rolls over, blocks U.S. 491 traffic near Cahone

No injuries reported; traffic blocked in northbound lane on U.S. 491

A semitrailer rolled over in Cahone in Dolores County about 3:51 p.m. Tuesday, the Colorado State Patrol said.

The rollover occurred near mile marker 52.4 on U.S. Highway 491 and blocked northbound traffic. There was no estimated time for the road’s reopening.

No injuries were reported.

Traffic was alternating in the southbound lane, and the truck leaked diesel fuel, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis said about 4:50 p.m.

The cause of the rollover has not been determined.

Pleasant View and Dolores County fire departments responded to the scene, said Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin.