Section of I-10 reopens after semi rolls, catches fire south of Eloy

ELOY, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 is back open following a crash involving a semi south of Eloy in Pinal County.

The crash happened around 4 a.m. Wednesday at milepost 222 in the area of Picacho Peak State Park. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the accident involves a semi that’s on its side and on fire. Troopers have not been able to find anyone who has been injured.

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Eastbound I-10 was closed during the investigation and drivers are being diverted at Picacho Peak Road. Check back for updates.

This is the second serious crash in the same area within the last 24 hours. Early Tuesday, two people were killed in a collision involving two semis and a car in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Eloy. Tap/click here for more information.

*CLOSURE*

I-10 eastbound is CLOSED near Picacho Peak.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 222, near Red Rock. Traffic is being taken off at Picacho Peak Road.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. #aztraffic #I10 pic.twitter.com/NvF57dVZv1
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 16, 2022

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