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2 dead, 2 hospitalized after fiery crash and chemical spill in Mesa

Sep 27, 2024, 9:47 AM | Updated: 11:47 am

crash in Mesa at Country Club Drive and US 60...

Two people were killed in a crash in Mesa at Country Club Drive and US 60 on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)

(Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic Camera)

PHOENIX — Two people were killed and two others were injured in a fiery multivehicle crash in Mesa that caused a chemical spill on Friday morning, authorities said.

One of the vehicles was on fire when crews reached the scene at the intersection of Country Club Drive and US 60 (Superstition Freeway), according to the Mesa Fire and Medical Department.

A pool-cleaning truck was also involved, so firefighters also had to deal with a chemical spill, too.

What did authorities say about fatal crash in Mesa?

The crash in Mesa occurred just after 7:30 a.m. and was caused by a pickup truck driver who may have been impaired, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

The truck allegedly rear-ended a red car that was stopped at red light on the eastbound US 60 off-ramp at Country Club Drive.

The car was pushed into a black SUV in front of it, and the debris from the impact damaged a gray pickup truck that also was waiting at the light, DPS said.

The two occupants of the red car were pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the white pickup and black SUV were taken to a hospital to be treated for their injuries.

What agencies responded to crash in Mesa?

Crews from the Gilbert and Tempe fire departments assisted Mesa firefighters the response. The incident was eventually turned over to DPS and environmental services, according to Mesa Fire.

The Country Club Drive overpass and the eastbound US 60 exit to Country Club Drive were closed after the crash in Mesa, with no estimated time for reopening.

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2 dead, 2 hospitalized after fiery crash and chemical spill in Mesa