Walden, CO – Hazardous winter weather and slick, icy road conditions across Jackson County this afternoon led to several crashes, highway closures, and significant travel delays Friday.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the first crash occurred early Friday afternoon north of Walden and involved a North Park K–12 school bus and an SUV. The bus was carrying students at the time, and no injuries were reported. Officials said all students were safely reunited with school staff and parents at the scene.
As responders cleared that crash, a second non-injury collision occurred involving a Jackson County ambulance and a Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy. Authorities said the emergency vehicles were returning from the school bus crash when they became involved in a separate incident with another vehicle. No injuries were reported in that crash either.
According to the sheriff’s office, multiple weather-related crashes were also reported along regional highways throughout the afternoon, including a jackknifed semi on Highway 127. Due to the volume of incidents and dangerous road conditions, both Highway 125 and Highway 127 were temporarily closed while crews worked to remove disabled vehicles and treat ice-covered pavement.
Travel conditions in the North Park region remained challenging into the evening as temperatures continued to drop, increasing the risk of refreeze. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and avoid unnecessary travel when winter conditions rapidly worsen.
Officials emphasized that despite the severe conditions and multiple crashes, all students, motorists, and emergency responders involved in Friday’s incidents were unharmed.
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