Crash on I-17 southbound leaves one woman dead, five children injured
Oct 20, 2017, 4:54 PM | Updated: 8:00 pm
(Arizona Department of Transportation)
PHOENIX — A crash on the Interstate 17 southbound near Glendale Avenue has left one woman dead and five children injured.
According to Phoenix Fire Department, there is a confirmed adult female fatality while the five children have minor injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said there were lanes closed on I-17 SB near the scene of the accident.
NOW: The HOV and two left lanes on I-17 SB at Bethany Home are blocked by a serious crash. #phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/2Du1xRwNQE
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 20, 2017
Those lanes would later reopen a few hours later.
Phoenix Fire said they will be transporting the children that require further treatment to the hospital.