FD: 1 dead, 1 hurt following head-on collision in Phoenix

PHOENIX — A head-on collision in Phoenix has left one woman dead and a man in serious condition.

According to the Phoenix Fire Department, emergency crews were called to the accident near 35th and Grand avenues around 4:30 p.m.

The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, had to be extricated from her vehicle, officials said.

The man, who’s in his 20’s, was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area as crews work to clear the crash.

Grand Ave, 35th Ave to 33rd Ave for Serious Injury Collision. Avoid area and use alternate route. #phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/COiw73VrBK

— Sgt. Vince Lewis (@SgtVinceLewis) October 5, 2019

No other information was available as the investigation is ongoing.

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