Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on Arizona's I-10

A deadly crash occurred on I-10 eastbound near Milepost 88 in Arizona, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision involving several semi-trucks. Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials confirm that six people have died, and at least 13 others have been hospitalized, with multiple vehicles catching fire. Firefighters worked tirelessly in high winds to extinguish the flames and rescue those trapped in the wreckage.

The crash appears to have been triggered by a single accident that caused a chain reaction involving both passenger vehicles and semi-trucks. The conditions were worsened by heavy dust blowing across the area, which had already prompted dust storm warnings from the National Weather Service. The dust storm contributed to poor visibility, likely playing a role in the crash.

Authorities are still piecing together details of the accident, with DPS continuing to investigate. While westbound lanes remain open, eastbound travelers are being diverted, with no timeline for when the eastbound lanes will reopen.  Source: https://www.nbcnews.com