PHOENIX, AZ – A vehicle fire on I-17 caused major rush-hour delays for drivers in north Phoenix Friday morning, Arizona DoT reports.
The incident took place in the northbound lanes of the interstate near the exit to Cactus Road shortly after 9:30 a.m.
I-17 northbound approaching Cactus: A vehicle fire is blocking the right lanes.#PHXTraffic #I17 pic.twitter.com/VdgiOyDzLr
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 27, 2022
It is unclear at this time what may have sparked the fire. Photos from the scene show multiple right lanes blocked by emergency vehicles with cars getting by slowly in the remining lanes.
We do not know if anyone suffered injuries as a result of the blaze. Should more details come to light, this blog will be updated.
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