Nearly a dozen people are hospitalized in connection to two separate accidents on Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities received reports around 5:45 p.m. about a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle just one mile north of Black Canyon City.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, traffic was backed up for five miles just north of Black Canyon City as of 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Here's a look at the backup on I-17 SB before Black Canyon City because of the closure. U might consider going through Prescott. pic.twitter.com/86xtalBMmn
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 15, 2017
Just minutes after the first crash, a second crash occurred involving multiple vehicles, DPS said. A pickup truck, a tour bus and a semi-truck collided in the same area.
There were 31 people on the bus, officials said.
Between both accidents, 11 people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
I-17 remains CLOSED north of Black Canyon City for a multi-vehicle crash. No estimated time to reopen. If possible, use alt. route. pic.twitter.com/jvaXsrI58h
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 15, 2017
All lanes have since reopened. The interstate was closed for five hours.
Update: Troopers reporting both lanes of southbound I-17 are now open. Be safe as traffic clears
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) May 15, 2017
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