Horrific multi-vehicle crash in Arizona leaves at least 6 dead, 13 injured
An investigation is underway inĀ ArizonaĀ after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 left at least six people dead and more than a dozen injured.
According to information provided by the Arizona Department of PublicĀ Safety, just before 1 p.m. local time on Saturday, troopers responded to the area of I-10 eastbound near milepost 89, west ofĀ Tonopah, for a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles.
Several of the vehicles caught fire after the crash, officials said.
Officials initially said four people had been killed, but that number was raised late Saturday evening to 6.
In addition, 13 people were taken to local hospitals to be treated for injuries.
The westbound lanes had been closed but have since reopened.
However, eastbound lanes remain closed and there is currently no estimated time for reopening.
The National Weather Service office inĀ PhoenixĀ had issued severalĀ Dust Storm WarningsĀ in the region around the time of the crash, but itās currently unknown if thatās what led to it.
Officials said more information would be provided later Sunday.
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