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Tempe Traffic Alert, Baseline Road Shut Down at Loop 101 Following Multi-Vehicle Collision

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Published on July 05, 2024
Tempe Traffic Alert, Baseline Road Shut Down at Loop 101 Following Multi-Vehicle CollisionSource: Arriva436, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A serious multi-car collision has led to the closure of Baseline Road off Loop 101, crucially impacting traffic in Tempe. The accident, which involved at least five vehicles, occurred at the intersection of Country Club Way and Baseline Road. This development has forced restrictions on vehicle movement in the area, with drivers exiting Loop 101 at Baseline Road now only able to turn westward due to the closure, as reported by AllSides.com.

Authorities have taken measures to quickly attend to the welfare of those involved, opting to temporarily close Baseline from Price Road to Kenwood Lane, as per FOX 10 Phoenix. This closure aims to allow emergency services to sufficiently assess the damage and to offer the necessary support to patients affected by the crash. 

According to FOX 10 Phoenix, there is no estimated time for when the roads will be reopened, which is sure to inconvenience commuters planning to traverse the area.