Phoenix fire is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.
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According to a Phoenix fire spokesperson, a truck that was pulling a trailer blew a tire on Interstate 17 and Pinnacle Peak Road around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
If you're heading out of town on I-17 northbound, this serious crash is likely to cause delays all afternoon. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/WWyag8tFid
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 23, 2016
At least one person was killed and a second victim suffered injuries, officials said.
Fire crews are working to secure a fuel leak that stemmed from the accident.
BREAKING: Deadly crash I-17 and Pinnacle Peak. Phoenix fire on scene and say there is an active fuel leak. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/DWZ2T519eo
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) November 23, 2016
Most lanes were reopened around 3:30 p.m.
Traffic update: SB I-17 is now open for traffic. NB inside lanes are still closed. Traffic passing in outside lanes.
— Quentin Mehr, PIO (@dps_pio_mehr) November 23, 2016
No additional information has been released at this time.
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