PHOENIX — Eight people, including three children, are hurt after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday evening in central Phoenix.
First responders were called to the area near 16th Street and Thomas Road around 7 p.m. for a multi-vehicle crash.
When first responders arrived, they found six cars involved in the crash.
Eight people in all were taken to the hospital for their injuries, according to Phoenix fire officials.
Four men and a woman were reportedly in critical condition. One of the men was listed as in "extremely critical condition."
Three children were also taken to the hospital. They are all reportedly in stable condition.
Authorities say two speeding vehicles caused the crash. A 26-year-old man was heading northbound at a high rate of speed. He failed to stop for traffic waiting at the red light and hit two vehicles that were stopped at the intersection.
Police say a second speeding driver, a 33-year-old man, was traveling northbound and also failed to stop. He hit the rear of another stopped vehicle, pushing it into an oncoming car in the southbound lanes. The 33-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.
Authorities say impairment and speed are believed to be factors for both drivers.
Phoenix police are investigating the crash.
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