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3 people dead after tractor-trailer, passenger vehicle crash near Arizona-New Mexico border

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On Saturday evening, a severe crash on westbound Interstate 10 near the Arizona-New Mexico border resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left two others critically injured. The collision occurred around 5 p. m. when a tractor-trailer collided with a passenger vehicle, prompting the truck to catch fire. The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed that the three deceased victims were traveling in the passenger vehicle, while the condition of the tractor-trailer driver remains unknown.

The aftermath of the crash led to the closure of the westbound lanes of I-10, causing significant traffic disruptions and requiring detours for drivers from New Mexico. The Arizona Department of Transportation recommended that motorists stay informed through the online platform AZ511. gov for real-time traffic updates. Authorities have not provided an estimated timeline for reopening the westbound lanes, leaving many drivers in a state of uncertainty. This tragic incident underscores the dangers of highway travel and the need for heightened safety measures.

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