PHOENIX — A crash between a light rail and semi-truck in downtown Phoenix caused a massive fire department response on Sunday evening.
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of 18th and Washington streets.
Service Alert: Due to a collision at 18th St/Washington blocking the tracks, westbound A line trains will be servicing passengers at the 24th St/Jefferson and the 12th St/Jefferson stations. #vmservice #phxtraffic
— Valley Metro (@valleymetro) September 15, 2025
Fire crews were able to contain the fire and prevent it from jumping to nearby buildings.
The heavy flames and smoke de-energized the light rail’s power system.
The semi-truck driver was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition and no employees or passengers on the light rail were injured.
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