Crash on I-17 southbound leaves one woman dead, five children injured

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.

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