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TEMPE, AZ \u2014 The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a fiery crash on the Loop 202 in Tempe on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

Read more Lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash blocks lanes on Loop 202 in East Valley<\/a><\/p>\n

Around 5:30 p.m., DPS officials say they were called to the freeway just west of McClintock Drive for an “unknown injury collision.”<\/p>\n

The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed that at least one vehicle had caught fire. The westbound lanes of the freeway have been closed because of the crash.<\/p>\n

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UPDATE: Loop 202 westbound is now CLOSED at Loop 101 due to the vehicle fire.<\/p>\n

Expect delays. There is no estimated time to reopen.<\/p>\n

For real-time traffic info, check https:\/\/t.co\/l4s0AFGOpz and the AZ511 app:
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\u2014 Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 6, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

It’s not yet clear if anyone was hurt in the crash and how severe the injuries are.<\/p>\n

The westbound lanes were closed for several hours as the crash was investigated, but they did reopen late Sunday night.<\/p>\n

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