Fiery crash in Peoria sends 2 to the hospital, police say
PEORIA, Ariz. - A fiery crash in Peoria on Thursday night sent two people to the hospital, police said.
The crash happened on the evening of Thursday, May 9, near Grand and 91st avenues around 7:15 p.m.
"One of the vehicles did catch fire and thankfully everyone was able to get out. Two subjects have been transported to a local hospital with serious injuries," Peoria Police Officer Kristopher Babros said.
There's no word on what caused the crash.
Grand Avenue was closed in both directions at 91st Avenue due to the crash, but it has since been reopened.
*CLOSURE*
US 60 (Grand Ave) is closed in both directions at 91st Ave due to a crash.
Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.
For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 & the AZ511 app: https://t.co/bCKuJCrkuo pic.twitter.com/kbJU1nmzZd— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 10, 2024
UPDATE: All lanes are now open.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 10, 2024