Arizona interstate closed for major multi-semi truck crash

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has closed eastbound I-10 for a crash involving semi trucks.

The crash occurred Thursday morning on eastbound I-10 west of Tonopah.

Local outlet Fox10 reports that at least three semi trucks were involved in a “pileup” on the interstate at mile marker 83 near Salome Road.

One person has been reported injured.

ADOT is diverting eastbound I-10 traffic at mile marker 81.

There is no estimated time to reopen the interstate.

*CLOSURE*

I-10 eastbound is CLOSED west of Tonopah.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 83 near Salome Road.

Traffic is being taken off at milepost 81 at Salome Road.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route.

There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/jtCGqeZ28B

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 12, 2023