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Westbound I-10 closed near Fairway Drive after separate crash and car fire

Westbound traffic is being diverted off the freeway at Fairway Drive
Westbound I-10 closed near Fairway Drive after separate crash and car fire
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AVONDALE, AZ — Two separate traffic incidents are causing backups on westbound Interstate 10 in the West Valley on Thursday morning.

A car fire broke out along westbound I-10 near Dysart Road after 5 a.m., leading to an emergency response in the area.

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Arizona Department of Public Safety officials confirmed the incident but did not provide any information on any possible injuries.

Traffic was seen slowing in the area due to the incident and emergency response, but there were no major lane closures or restrictions.

Shortly after, around 5:40 a.m., a crash occurred east of the car fire scene, near Fairway Drive.

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DPS said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, but they were not able to confirm any injuries.

Check the current traffic conditions in the area here.

Stay with ABC15 for updates.