4 people hospitalized after 6-vehicle accident in Glendale

PHOENIX — Four people were hospitalized, including a man with life-threatening injuries, after an accident in Glendale involving six vehicles Friday afternoon, authorities said.

A 1-year-old child and two other adults suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons.

Preliminary information, according to a Glendale Police Department spokesperson, indicated that a truck crossed the median and struck multiple vehicles near 67th Avenue and Camelback Road.

The accident occurred just before 2 p.m.

All traffic on Camelback between 67th and 69th avenues was shut down while the scene was being investigated. The closure was expected to last at least two hours.

#Traffic Please avoid Camelback Road between 67th Ave and 69th Ave for all east and westbound traffic for a multi vehicle collision. Use alt. routes #DriveSafe #PhxTraffic

— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) August 24, 2018

It was not immediately known if speed or impairment played a role in the accident.

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