Four dead, several injured after semi carrying milk crashes into seven vehicles and catches fire on Loop 202 near Van Buren Street in Phoenix, Arizona
Modified Date:
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:47amAccident Date:
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
4 dead, several hurt after milk truck crashes on Loop 202 near Van Buren Street in Phoenix
The semitruck traveling east on Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway around 10 p.m. didn't slow for traffic congestion and collided with passenger vehicles in the area of 52nd and Van Buren streets, according to a Department of Public Safety news release.
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Type: Truck Accident
Roadway:
Loop 202 near Van Buren StreetCity:
Phoenix, AZCounty:
Maricopa County, AZArea:
Phoenix, AZ
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