69 cars involved in crashes on Interstate 10

[R-14Driver]

Multiple collisions involving 69 vehicles jammed westbound Interstate 10 on Saturday evening in downtown Phoenix.

Seven people were taken to area hospitals, two in serious condition. Phoenix Fire officials say they medically evaluated at least 40 people at the scene.

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials attributed the crashes to the thunderstorms that swept through the Phoenix area around 6 p.m.

"The rain came down hard and fast," said Sgt. Robert Bailey, a DPS spokesman.

One collision alone involved 35 vehicles and spanned over 2 ½ miles from 16th to 7th streets, according to Phoenix Fire officials.

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[Aladdin Sane]

We share the road everyday with so many talented motorists.

 

[ltl lifer]

Had something to do with a lack of good immigration laws.

 

[Apostolic]

Gee the cops could have issued 68 following to closely tickets,for everyone behind the first vehicle that was struck.