A six-car pileup disrupted the peace of a west Phoenix neighborhood and left two individuals in the hospital—one facing life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred just before the 8:30 a.m. rush on Sunday at the intersection of 35th Avenue and Thomas Road, as confirmed by Phoenix police.
Responding immediately to the chaos, police officers worked quickly to understand the sequence of events. In the attempt to unspool the tangled web of the crash, the intersection was shut down, forcing drivers to look for alternate routes. News reports say that this is tragically the second accident to occur at this location in less than a day, with a prior incident also resulting in two injuries.
Details provided by 12News reveal that the accident scattered vehicles in a grim tableau, with one veering off violently into a nearby parking lot, while others came to a crumpled stop near the traffic signals. The identities of the injured parties have yet to be disclosed.
The aftermath of the collision saw two adults being swiftly transported to the hospital, as police and emergency crews converged on the scene. Camera footage captured by azfamily.com graphically displayed the extent of the vehicular damage. Officials are continuing to thoroughly investigate the root causes that led up to stir the tragic incident.
As the investigation unfolds, local authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution and to remain away from the intersection of 35th Avenue and Thomas Road. Any disruptions in traffic patterns are expected to clear as soon as the police conclude their in-depth examination of the crash site and surrounding areas.
