A crash on eastbound Interstate 70 near Georgetown injured nine people Thursday at about 11:25 a.m. The crash involved Clear Creek County deputies who were helping a motorist.

Six people were taken to an area hospital. Three others refused medical transport. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

The Colorado State Patrol responded to eastbound Interstate 70 near milepost 228 in Clear Creek County. Two Clear Creek County deputies had been reported struck while helping a motorist.

Early reports show the deputies were helping a semi that may have been on fire. While they were there, a vehicle struck three deputy patrol vehicles. The crash then involved four more vehicles and one more semi.

Three deputies were inside their patrol vehicle at the time of the crash. Two deputies were taken to an area hospital. One went for possible injuries and one went as a precaution. The third deputy was not hurt.

One motorist was airlifted because of their injuries. Three more motorists were taken by ground. It is not yet known which vehicle each person came from.