Semi-truck rollover closes Interstate 10 west of Phoenix

PHOENIX — A semi-truck rollover crash closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 west of the Phoenix area on Thursday, officials said.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said the crash happened about 10 miles east of Quartzsite, near milepost 32.

Quartzsite is about 130 miles west of Phoenix.

Drivers were told to exit at US 60 and use that to access the Phoenix area.

Only minor injuries were reported.

The westbound lanes were not affected by the crash.

Crews were able to clear the scene and the freeway was reopened about 1:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Driver has minor injuries. Semi is hauling produce. Crews en-route to drag the truck and trailer out of the roadway.

— Kameron Lee, PIO (@dps_pio_lee) August 18, 2016

Check this out! Getting the roadway cleared. Great work. EB I10 at MP32. pic.twitter.com/6cCEUUTQiv

— Kameron Lee, PIO (@dps_pio_lee) August 18, 2016

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