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Two injured in vehicle crash, fire on Interstate 10 near Estrella Parkway

Posted at 2:13 PM, Aug 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-14 21:18:31-04

GOODYEAR, AZ — Two people were transported to the hospital after a vehicle crash and fire shut down Interstate 10 near Estrella Parkway Friday afternoon.

DPS officials say a the front left tire failed on a commercial truck-tractor that was pulling a loaded vehicle hauler trailer causing the driver to lose control.

The commercial truck then struck a concrete barrier wall and a passenger vehicle.

Two vehicles from the vehicle hauler trailer were ejected into traffic in the opposite direction.

A fire then sparked on the truck, the vehicles it was holding, and the passenger car.

The injuries to the two individuals transported were non-life threatening, according to Goodyear Fire.

DPS troopers say no criminal charges are pending and impairment is not suspected to be the cause of the collision.

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A large crash has caused a car fire on the I-10 eastbound at Estrella Parkway. We're working on gathering more information.

Posted by ABC15 Arizona on Friday, August 14, 2020