Big bike wreck

[cactusjack]

I just saw on one of the local news sites that a dump truck ran into a group of 10 riders on the Carefree Hwy (NW Phoenix). Details are sketchy, but 3 riders are dead, more are critical. I'll post more info on this horrible situation as soon as I have something more to report.

Here's more:

FD: 5 dead, 5 hurt in HUGE wreck on Carefree Highway
Reported by: Katrina Wessman
Last Update: 2:03 pm
PHOENIX – Five people are dead and five others are critical following a massive wreck in north Phoenix.

Daisy Mountain and Phoenix fire departments are both at the scene of the accident near 27th Drive and Carefree Highway.

Captain Phil Dyer with the Daisy Mountain Fire Department said the wreck happened around 1 p.m. when a group of motorcycles was hit by a semi or large vehicle and other vehicles.

Dyer said several people were trapped after the impact, and five of them were killed.

A worker at the nearby Ketzal Mexican Grill said the accident happened right in front of the restaurant. The worker said firefighters put out a fire in a dump truck. He added several motorcycles are wedged underneath the dump truck.

At least five motorcycles and one truck can be seen with damage from overhead Air15 video.

Two medical helicopters are at the scene along with several ambulances.

Carefree Highway is blocked in both directions from 27th Avenue to Interstate 17. Frank Solomon with the Phoenix said the roadway is expected to be closed for a few hours.