3 Seriously Injured In Crash On Interstate 10 In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ — Three people were seriously injured in a crash that occurred on eastbound Interstate 10 at 67th Avenue in Phoenix Thursday morning, the Phoenix Fire Department said.

An adult female had to be extricated from her Chevrolet sedan and taken to a local trauma center in critical condition; while an adult man and woman were transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition, the department said.

The cause of the crash, which occurred around 8 a.m., is under investigation, according to the department.

Six vehicles were involved in the crash, including a tow truck and a semi tractor-trailer, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

Interstate 10 is open in both directions, though traffic is considerable, DPS Media Relations Specialist Bart Graves told Patch.