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Westbound Interstate 10 reopens after closure south of the Valley near Sacaton

Jan 15, 2024, 1:15 PM | Updated: Jan 16, 2024, 6:19 am

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PHOENIX — Officials reopened westbound Interstate 10 on Monday after a multi-vehicle crash backed up traffic for miles near Sacaton south of metro Phoenix.

Officials initially suggested alternate routes for travelers, such as State Route 347 to the west or State Route 87 to the east.

Images released by the Arizona Department of Transportation show an ambulance parked in front of multiple vehicles, including one that looks like a type of recreational vehicle.

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Westbound Interstate 10 reopens after closure south of the Valley near Sacaton