PHOENIX — Officials say one person is dead and two others were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near 16th Street Monday.
The Department of Public Safety says a flatbed tow truck sideswiped a vehicle causing the driver to spin out of control just after 8 p.m.
According to DPS, a third vehicle was unable to avoid a collision and rear-ended the tow truck that came to a sudden stop.
Phoenix fire officials say a 60-year-old woman is in critical condition and a man is in stable condition.
UPDATE: There is a growing delay in the area. pic.twitter.com/4wpYad0CXm
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All eastbound lanes of I-10 near 16th Street are closed, traffic must exit at 7th Street.
Drivers are advised to expect delays.
According to DPS impairment does not appear to be involved.
