SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Eastbound Loop 101 has been reopened at 56th Street after a deadly crash that happened on Thursday afternoon.
According to authorities, the accident involved at least six vehicles, with one of the cars catching on fire.
The driver of the vehicle that caught on fire died.
Three other people suffered less serious injuries and are being transported for medical assistance.
Our crews patched the damaged road at the crash site and L-101 Pima eastbound at 56th St is reopen. twitter.com/ArizonaDOT/sta…
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 15, 2013
Avoid Loop 101 Pima eastbound long before closure at 56th St. Big backup here: twitter.com/ArizonaDOT/sta…
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 14, 2013
Loop 101 Pima eastbound is closed at 56th St because of crash. Traffic is being taken off at 56th St exit.#PhxTraffic
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 14, 2013
Crews have extinguished the car fire on L-101 Pima eastbound at 56th St, but there's a big backup. Expect delays. twitter.com/ArizonaDOT/sta…
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 14, 2013
L-101 Pima eastbound at 56th St: A crash and car fire are blocking all but HOV lane. Expect delays. twitter.com/ArizonaDOT/sta…
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 14, 2013
