PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A wrong-way crash closed part of a freeway in the southeast Valley Friday evening, leaving multiple people hurt and one person in critical condition.
Troopers responded to a report of a crash on the eastbound Interstate 10 near Warner Road around 6:30 p.m.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said it received calls about a driver going westbound in the eastbound lanes just prior to the crash.
When troopers arrived, several vehicles were involved in the crash.
DPS said there are multiple injuries, including one person in critical condition, and the wrong-way driver is suspected of being impaired.
Troopers and firefighters respond to a crash on eastbound Interstate 10 near Warner Road.(ADOT)
DPS has closed all eastbound lanes as the crash is being investigated. All traffic must exit the freeway at or before Warner Road.
There is no estimated time for the freeway to reopen. Drivers should avoid the area, with backups growing because of the closure.
The westbound lanes are not affected.
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