Massive traffic delays on US 60 following 2 crashes near Loop 101
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Two crashes along US 60 in the East Valley Tuesday night resulted in massive traffic delays.
The crashes happened near the area of US 60 and Loop 101, with the first crash happening near US 60 and Dobson. According to fire officials, crews from Mesa and Tempe responded to the crash, which injured five people. Of the five people injured, two had to be extricated, and were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
DPS officials say the crash appears to have been caused by a passenger car that stopped in the middle lane of US 60.
The second crash happened in the area of US 60 and McClintock Drive.
Both crashes reportedly resulted in lane closures and traffic delays.