A chaotic scene unfolded on Arizona's Interstate 10 near Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon when a moving truck collided with multiple vehicles, triggering a massive fire that engulfed several cars in flames.
The horrific crash occurred during afternoon rush hour, sending black smoke billowing across the motorway and bringing traffic to a complete standstill for hours. Eyewitnesses described a scene of utter chaos as emergency services scrambled to the location.
Emergency Response and Injuries
According to local authorities, multiple people were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious. The exact number of casualties remains unclear, though officials confirmed that several individuals required immediate medical attention.
Fire crews battled intense flames that had completely consumed several vehicles involved in the collision. The moving truck, which appeared to be at the centre of the incident, sustained significant damage in the blaze.
Motorway Chaos and Investigation
The collision forced the complete closure of eastbound Interstate 10, creating massive traffic delays during peak travel hours. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes as investigators began their work at the scene.
While the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, early reports suggest the moving truck may have been involved in an initial collision before sparking the chain-reaction crash that followed.
Authorities have not yet released information about what might have triggered the initial incident, though an official investigation is underway to determine the sequence of events that led to this devastating motorway catastrophe.
