1 dies in fiery multicar crash in Phoenix, 4 hurt
May 5, 2016, 7:19 AM | Updated: 12:40 pm
PHOENIX — One person was killed and up to four were hurt in a multicar crash in a west Phoenix intersection early Thursday morning.
One car burst into flames, killing the driver. Police closed the streets at 59th Avenue and Thomas Road in all directions after the crash, which happened before 5 a.m.
Police said three vehicles collided but more became collateral damage.
At least one person was hospitalized in serious condition.
Witnesses speaking with @phoenixpolice about what led up to 6-vehicle crash. Lt. said, "Worst accident I've seen." pic.twitter.com/uYAQwuzoZU
— Mike Robison (@mrobisonfox10) May 5, 2016
Investigators were going to be at the scene for several hours and had already spoken to some witnesses.
