Wrong-way crash closes I-17 in Phoenix approaching Durango Curve

PHOENIX — A wrong-way crash blocked southbound lanes on Interstate 17 early on Sunday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

State troopers said that impairment appeared to be a factor in the crash.

The lanes were reopened around 4:40 a.m.

ABC15 reported that two people were injured in the crash, which occurred just north of Buckeye Road approaching the Durango Curve.

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No further information was given on the status of either injuries.

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