mess. we have a crash, and then a semi truck on the left part of the screen. there was a raging fire a short time ago. look at this image. mallory moore is walking back to the traffic center to update the computers. it's still a traffic mess. >> you see people silhouetted against the flames. we don't know exactly how many peop involved. it looks like one of the big dump trucks. we don't know if other cars are involved or if anyone was hurt. >> just to give you an idea of where this was. the accident is in the eastbound lanes. and mallory has been warning, the westbound lanes are slowing down. and just look at all of those lights. the massive backup. mallory has been telling us to

is that the best way around? >> i think in both directions, you're seeing the closure on the eastbound side. i think they are closing it down at the 101. and they'll let the cars sitting there go by. on the westbound side, that's the side that is usually busier. you'll see the hov lane blocked. that's why you're seeing the heavy delays and the massive curiosity factor. people wondering what's going to want to find a different route. that closure on the eastbound side. you'll have to take the loop 101 northbound to 202 red mountain. and even if you're headed to town -- the delays are going to stack up quickly. head out early. text your friends and family and whoever uses the 60.

valley drivers. >> even though it looks as if the lanes are flowing nicely on westbound, there's a 3-mile backup. avoid that area right now. >> i want to look at the backup very quickly. there's a lot of damage to the wall it appeared right now. so we have live team coverage and a crew heading to the scene. and we have mallory updating the traffic conditions for you. and on the right-hand part of the crash, that's the neckers. that's what is happening as the traffic alert and breaking news at 6:02. and for those of you affected by this. it's friday morning and the weather is doing great. luckily, we're not adding that to the commute. we have the clear skies. you'll see that when you head out the door. and you'll enjoy comfortable temperatures. we're down in the 60s to the low 70s all across the phoenix

country. so another gorgeous start to the day. sunny skies, light winds, dry conditions, going into this afternoon, it's going to be sunny and we'll stay dry so low humidity. and it's going to get a tad warmer. in the 90s by the afternoon with the light winds as you're getting ready to head home. today we're in the 90s and the triple-digits are back as we head into the weekend. and then i'll show you when storm chances return in just a few minutes. talk about scary moments on the loop 202. we were listening and watching as a wrong way driver was going 90 plus miles per hour from mesa through tempe into phoenix. the driver finally pulled off near the 24th street area. taking the exit. that western was eventually taken into cut with possible impairment.

came in and the adot message boards helped other drivers avoid a crash. amazing, nobody was injured in this. and hats off for the team work to stop the driver. >> i lost my daughter in the process. can't replace her. you can hear it in her voice. hearts breaking listening to that. a mother forced to face an unth she lost her child. and now we're learning more about the woman killed by a teen who was trying to take his own life. >> megan, good morning. >> good morning, dan and danielle. the family says she had so much live to live. she was involved in this crash

this is angering to her family. her life was taken by someone who wanted to take his own. the 19-year-old, keith johnson, was depressed that day. >> you always say you're supposed to die before them. and it wasn't really her time. it's what he did to her. >> that degree murder charges as well as aggravated assault. and he's being held on a $250,000 bond. coming up at 6:30. what her parents have to say and what they hope to happen to that teen. back to our breaking news now. and we have brand new information on the u.s. 60 crash, the westbound lanes near alma school involved here. they are slow going.

going. five vehicles were involved. a dump truck crashing here caught fire. seven people with minor injuries. that's the newest information. and i promise the minute we have further details, you're going to hear them right here as we have a crew on the way. >> reporter: and i want to give you a look at some smart routes to get around that. loop 202 red mountain is a good option. baseline and southern can also get you around this. on the eastbound side, let's take a look at our adot camera before the closure. see how they're making all of the traffic get off. it's closed right near loop 101. and you'll see the on and off ramps at alma school and dobson. and i want to give you a look at where the backups begin. you'll see a flash on the screen as we're jumping around. this is country club and mesa

westbound side of u.s. 60. and we'll continue to show you how to get around the traffic mess. we're waking up to clear skies in the valley and cooler temperatures this morning than what we felt yesterday. i'll show you what it feels like around the valley and what to expect later next.

breaking news. a massive travel alert. this is video of this massive crash and huge fire we saw just a little bit ago on u.s. 60. it's on the eastbound side at alma school and it's affecting both sides of traffic. and the latest information is that there are 11 injuries here. one very serious. we're hearing that the driver of the dump truck has a very serious injury. this is just happening on 60. let's give you a closer look. i pulled up this camera just a little distance from the actual scene. all the delays are on the westbound side because the hov lane is blocked as well. and i know you're seeing traffic getting by on the eastbound side. that's just some of the delays that were stuck in the middle of it. now they have it completely closed down.

so you're seeing all the red on the 60. and you'll see it for most of the morning commute. so you've got to take a different option. i'm recommending in either direction avoid that area. baseline and southern are good options but they'll definitely get busy. loop 202 is your best bet. we'll continue to follow this all morning long. let's talk about your most accurate forecast. you thought yesterday was cool. this morning, temperatures running cooler. 60s valley wide with the exception of phoenix sky harbor where we're down to 70 degrees. yesterday, the low was only 72. so as you step outside in fountain hills, we're talking temperatures in the upper 60s. peoria, you're down to 66. and levine is waking up to 68 degrees. under clear skies, just a

and it's colder up north. flagstaff is freezing at 31 degrees. or below freezing. temperatures will warm quicker up north. here in the valley. we're at 70 now. and it's going to be a gradual warmup. 70 now and we'll warm to 72 by 7 a.m. and still in the 70s by 8:00. mid-80s by 10:00. and it won't be until noon that we see th and this afternoon, below to average highs in the upper 90s. the triple-digits are back in the forecast. i'll show you that next. i want to talk about a health alert involving the zika virus. florida is dealing with a new issue with the virus. they are getting ready for the new apple iphone 7. the workers in the store in scottsdale getting ready. and so are the folks waiting in

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that's dump truck that collided with other vehicles. 60 near alma school shut down. westbound is slow going, tremendously slow. five vehicles involved. seven people are now being treated. including one person who has been rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, sounds like that's the dump truck angle. they've shut down the lanes of the eastbound u.s. 60 there. they are having people exit way

on the top right hand part of the screen, that's the fire that was raging. mallory moore is updating the current ways, the best ways to get around this. >> all right, chris. we don't know what led to that crash. let's keep it on the roads. you have to see this video in new jersey. >> a driver captured what they think was a road rage incident going between the school bus and the bus driver tried to pass the truck by passing into the median. and >> it's not a sports car. it's a truck, it's a bus, it's not a maserati and shouldn't be handled like one. >> school bus wanted to get around. >> it's not transformers either, guys. no kids on the bus. the bus driver has been fired.

very seriously. as we take you to florida, they are reporting a non-travel related case of zika. this is a growing concern. and we're learning that florida is dealing with a backlog of 2300 zika tests. state labs cannot keep up with the high demand of the zika tests coming in. the goal is to have the results back as soon as possible some are waiting five weeks. a compromise from lawmakers on zika funding. republicans are suggests they would allow zika funding to go to planned parenthood clinics. a new zika vaccine has been approved for people. 40 people are being tested.

it's much different because it's entirely synthetic. >> it doesn't grow, it can't replicate. it can't spread to other individuals. >> the doctors say the vaccine is showing good signs of the t cells that would target the zika virus. the fda will have to approve it rs we are continuing to follow this major traffic alert on u.s. 60. air 15 overhead. the dump truck was involved with a crash. the flames have been out for some time. and it's a devastating crash that has shut down a portion of the freeway. eastbound lanes shut down at loop 101. i know you're seeing the traffic going by. that was just the traffic that was sitting there. i also want to give you a look

camera. i pulled up the adot camera and this is westbound at -- westbound drivers are still going to want to take loop 202 red mountain. let's switch to the traffic map. the red mountain or loop 202. that's the best option. just these massive delays on the 60 in both directions. i want to give you the picture. the rest of the valley is wondering. just seeing the delays on the 10 as you're approaching. >> this is something else. five vehicles involved. seven people being treated including serious injuries to the driver of the dump truck. maybe air 15 can pan left. i wanted to show you the concrete barrier heavily

crossover crash. i'm waiting on confirmation. there's the damage, what i was referencing. let's get to ail son rodriguez. >> we just got here seconds ago. let me somehow yo what we're seeing. the dump truck as mallory mentioned and the fire is out. if you could see to the left of the truck. there's a lot of liquid. they ever not sure if glean or what was leaking. the hov lanes inching past the crash. we have looks like three fire trucks and maybe about three or four ambulances as well. from this distance they may be fire trucks as well. and if we come a little bit this way to the right. we believe this vehicle was involved as well. you see all the lanes finally

from the situation. one person taken to a level one trauma center. we're looking out for more information and will get that to you as soon as we can. let's get you out the door. maybe you have to make weekend plans. let's talk about the changes. all dry and all clear on the roads. and it's not just the valley. desert doppler is busy scanning the skies. and you can expect that it's as the storm chances not in the forecast less not in our state. drier air is going to dominate through tomorrow and sunday. but as we look ahead into early next week. i'm watching the tropics very closely. there are signs that we could see a system develop off the coast of mexico. and we could tap into some of that moisture early next week. that means storm chances look to make a return by the start of next week.

so if you've got plans outdoors, no worries. just know it's a warm one. sitting at 70 now. very comfortable to start the day. and not making it into the 90s until lunchtime. today's high, 98 degrees. and we'll stay in the 90s through 6:00. by 9:00 this evening. upper 80s already. the weekend outlook looking sunny and dry and warmer. we'll go from 98 today to the hundreds saturday and sunday. sunday looking days at 104 degrees by the afternoon. and if you're heading tout a to the cardinals. the tailgate will be toasty. and inside the stadium it doesn't feel bad. but you'll want to stay hydrated. it's going to be a warm one. 100 by tomorrow. and the morning temperatures good. and we'll talk more about the cooldown in just a few minutes. i'm following other

sleeping. we're on the scene of a warehouse fire.

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against severe asthma attacks for those with mild or moderate asthma. the sun is the best resource but you can take a supplement. adele will say goodbye for 10 years. the sun reporting that adele will stop touring and focus on her family and raise her 3-year- old. friends say she doesn't want to miss her her last show could be right here in phoenix. remember, she was scheduled for november 21st when she got sick. high demand for sure. look at this image coming in from air 15 right here. you see the debris. and 11 people being treated as the eastbound lanes are shut down. and eastbound and westbound, take a look at all the brake lights.

get around this. his goal was to take his own life using his car as a deadly weapon. a mother of two is dead and he is alive. what the family has to say about the other driver coming up. we're waking up to mostly clear skies.

the breaking news from the image from air 15. my goodness. you see the dump truck and several other cars. it's my understanding here, five total vehicles involved in this. eleven patients now being treated. people on the scene. and look at this and let me go ahead and use the pen tool. see that up there? that's the first responders putting materials on the fuel, possibly the oil that leaked.

the bottom of the screen. if you can widen out a little bit. i wanted you to see the center wall, the concrete divider, a lot of damage. and that was a crossover crash and the eastbound lanes are shut down. let's get to allison rodriguez on the scene. >> reporter: i just heard dps troopers talk about doing -- here. and i've just counted them. we have five fire trucks here and two ambulance still on the scene right now. the sun is coming up. and you can still see and the front end of the fire truck, just smashed in completely. completely detached on the back end side of it. the last time i checked with you. we did have the hov lanes

they have shut down everything completely and nobody is getting through. you see the concrete debris. and look at where the damage first happened. you can see the fence just dangling off the side. so we're not sure what that means or which way this impact was. up to seven vehicles may have been involved. eleven patients. one person taken to a trauma center too. very serious injuries that we're the whole area shut down right now. i just heard dps saying they'll start the towing process. i believe an ambulance is moving back there. as people just inch past and look at this disaster of what happened in the area. this is a shutdown for a while. it's going to make the commute a disaster. let's check in with mallory

>> the westbound side is worse now because so many people use that to head into town. just the hov lane is blocked on the left-hand side. but because so many people use that the delays are much worse. and as you can see, the eastbound nes are completely shut down. they let the traffic that was sitting there pass through. you're seeing the delays and you'll have to find a route. but westbound delays are bad. again, the closure on the eastbound side and the hov blacked on the eastbound side. it's back to before tape lee drive -- stapley. and 2 miles in the eastbound direction before the closure at

at the big picture if you're waking up in other parts of the valley. and a 30-minute drive in for i- 10 drivers in the west valley. >> you're going to keep us posted. let's talk about the most accurate forecast. if you get stuck in one of these traffic jams. on the bright side, the weather is not doing so bad. this morning, off to a cooler start under the clear skies. not just in the valley but the high un flagstaff is now below freezing. temperatures in the 60s to low 70s as you get ready to head out the door. may be walking to the bus stop or the light rail. it's going to get a tad warmer. the temperatures will be below the average with highs in the 90s. and it's going to be a dry heat with low humidity. temperatures are warming back to the triple-digits soon. i'll show you the weekend

hit a brick wall, not damaged other people's lives and now we have to pick up the pieces again. i'm not sure i can. >> it is not easy to hear this grieving family trying to cope with a devastating loss. their daughter's life just taken far too soon. >> you don't have to be a parent to feel that pain. they are sharing their heartbreaking story with us. they are not offering of forgiveness. >> megan thompson is joining us live with more on this. that family says they hope that other driver rots in jail. and they also have a memorial set up for their daughter who was killed in the crash at peoria and eliminatefield. and they are -- litchfield. >> the driver, 19-year-old

intentionally caused the crash, trying to kill himself after waking up depressed that day. he took his truck, running a red light. killing one and injuring two others. >> everybody at one point in their life has contemplated taking their own life but not someone else's life with it >> he's expected back in court and facing a handful of charges, including second- degree murder. >> you really feel for that family, the pain they are experiencing this morning. >> thank you for that report. we've all been in the studio looking at the live images from air 15. a dump truck crossing the lanes at the u.s. 60 leading to a fiery crash.

and the injuries -- one serious injury and that's to the dump truck driver. and fire crews in glendale getting a warehouse fire under control before any major damage has started. a nearby tree caught fire. and there's a large response and crews continuing to check for hot spots into the morning hours. bottom line is this, there's no and there's no stops that detain people unnecessarily just to check their immigration status. >> ioning sb 1070 law moved our state to the forefront of the immigration fight. and former governor brewer is reacting to a deal settling the lawsuit. the former governor says i remain committed to protecting

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the health crisis claiming 100 people a day in the usa. 100 people a day dying. they can i.d. the drug traffickers and their routes. let's give you a look from air 15 right now it has shut down the eastbound lanes and you'll have to find a different route. and the westbound side is super slow as well. they have the hov lane blocked and a lot of folks slowing down. the westbound side is actually worse as far as is it delays go. showing 19-minutes now. and it's going to get worse. and this is going to be from value vista drive to the 101. as you're traveling westbound

stapley. and past alma school all green for the most part. and then mcclintock traveling eastbound. but you can't go past the 101. you'll have to use 202 or the san tan freeway. i want to give you a look at -- there's another crash possibly involving a motorcycle. u.s. 60 at i-10. here's the hov ramp. looks like traveling eastbound is blocked. i'll get some more details. this is just coming in. all the lanes are slowing. a lot of stuff happening on u.s. 60. and you'll see that as extra delays as well. let's talk about the most accurate forecast. maybe you're taking advantage of the morning and heading out hiking. the temperatures feel pretty good. and we'll enjoy a nice gradual warmup.

as you're making you way up the mountain. 70degrees is the current temperature in phoenix. we have 60s starting the day. today another gradual warmup. up to 85 degrees by 10 a.m. and the 90s don't set in until about lunchtime. sunny and dry and today's high a degree warmer. up to 98 degrees. we start to gradually warm and even though today we'll not see the triple-digits across the by tomorrow i think we'll see upper 90s and low 100s. in the morning if you have plans to check out garage sales or if you have a run planned in the 60s and 70s to start the day. and triple-digits to start the day. we'll talk about the air quality changes next. >> do you have an old bicycle gathering dust? why not consider donating it. let it be a holiday miracle.

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>> reporter: i'm allison rodriguez with brand new information on the collision that is causing major backups this morning. this is a confirmed crossover here and we truck driver crashed through the median. you can see where the fence is too. a lot of it is taken out. some of the fencing just hanging off. and we still see the dump truck. we had five fire trucks on scene and two ambulances. i see a tow truck on the 60. and we have multiple troopers still on scene. some other debris here as well. we're on the overpass and we

will start removing this. it's been a definitely a traffic nightmare. chris, i want to get back to you in the studio. and i want to let everyone know that we have 11 patients and one person has significant injuries. back at the live desk, went to let you know i've been updating this. and this is the srp power outage map and right here near 59th avenue and thomas do it live together. 102 customers without power. if you want to know why, here's the video coming in to the live desk. this is from overnight. and a bad flash the area. and a guy crashed into a transformer on the ground taking out the power poles. at one point, more than 1200 customers without power. now down to 102. they'll be without power for probably eight more hours

them down. we're talking about adot. and they start construction on monday. this is the first phase on the i-10 and the loop 202 interchange. all the big stuff starts early next year. the 22-mile freeway will help link the east and west valleys. hit the red carpet. comedian jimmy kimmel is back for his second host. the awards start at 5:00 followed by a special edition of abc15 news. are you crazy about the arizona cardinals. join us as we talk about them on facebook each and every monday and friday night at 7:00. you don't want to miss it. you'll see interviews and who is going to stop by. we'll be sharing your thoughts.

night. and we'll look at the weekend forecast in just a little bit. but let's talk about it right now in case you may be getting ready to head out the door. in the 60s to 70s across the valley. and sitting at freezing or below freezing in spots up north. so another cool start. and tomorrow cooler than yesterday morning. i'm tracking changes. over the next few days a bit warmer. and something else that's changing is the air quality forecast. know that over the next few days, our ozone concentrations are inching back to the moderate range. if you're especially sensitive and you may notice it and make indoor plans instead. 70degrees is the temperature now and we're in for a gradual warmup. back to the 90s. 85 by 10:00. and triple-digits by lunchtime. and today's high. we'll stay in the 90s and then

if you've got evening plans it will be warm but the cooling will be nice as we head after sunset cooling back to the 80s. and our forecast stays dry through today and through the entire weekend but the storm chances are coming back starting monday through middle of next week. i'll show you what temperatures look like in your 7-day forecast next. pulling up the big map. west valley. pretty typical, it's going to take 30 minutes traveling in on the 10. and the east valley. that's what we have to focus on. and that's what the major traffic alerts have been. loop 101 is shut down. on the westbound side the hov lane is blocked and you'll see heavy delays in either direction. you'll have to find a smart route this morning. where do the delays begin. westbound you'll see the brake lights and the eastbound side

mcclintock that you see the major brake lights. loop 202 red mountain, i'm surprised it hasn't slowed down yet. but the red mountain freeway, the san tan freeway could be a good option. you could use baseline and southern if you have a short distance to go to get around the closures and backups. and we've been following this crash. the eastbound side you're not seeing any traffic because that's shut down because of that really bad crash. either direction you'll have to use a smart route. >> thanks for the heads up. >> we've had a lot to cover. and we have to tell you about something fun for the whole family. especially if your love legos. the phoenix zoo is kicking off the nature connects exhibit. check out two dozen animal and floral sculptures made of a million lego bricks.

because it's included with the zoo admission. this is that dump truck that caused the crash. that's where the axle should be. but the front axle is way back here as you look live at the

>> i'm allison rodriguez live in mesa at the overpass where the truck -- dump truck caught fire and caused a big crash. we believe that dump truck crossed over from the other side of the highway, crashing right into a median, over here,

least two vehicles. seven cars were involved and 11 patients in this, okay? and one person was taken to a trauma center. so serious injuries that we have going on. and the u.s. 60 is shut down eastbound for the foreseeable future. and we believe tow trucks are coming on the way. they'll start to clear soon. and we are seeing heavy delays in both directions because of this. your smart routes loop 202 red mountain. it wasn't slow just a few minutes ago. but it's starting to slow because so many are having to head up there. the 202, san tan, and baseline are alternates. a wrong way driver 6 miles

helping others avoid the driver. meanwhile, more breaking news overnight. and officers involving a hit- and-run. a fuel tanker apparently had the green light and a car runs a red light and the two slide. two to six people. i know that's a vague description. they got out of the car and took off running. the car was not reported stolen. and no reported injuries this at all. >> >> search is growing for a missing river guide. the family holding onto hope as crews go back to the grand canyon. he didn't return to camp monday. search crews are using two boats and a team in the air. the bridge has already being replaced after the old

federal requirements. now they just have to tear it down. delays of up to 30 minutes on state route 39. adot is suggesting interstate 17 as your alternate. i'm justin pazera live in -- folks have been out since yesterday morning waiting to get their iphones. we are going on 24 they are excited about the new phone. the doors open at the apple store at 8:00 this morning. we're live in scott day. justin pazera, abc15. all the folks are enjoying cooler temperatures. we'll get warmer this afternoon and still in the upper 90s. and triple-digits through the weekend. in the 70s through the weekend. rain chances back in our forecast starting early next week before temperatures trend back to the mid-90s by tuesday.

morning. and i want to head back to the 60. a 26-minute desert drive time. you're seeing heavy delays in the westbound direction. the eastbound delays are back near mcclintock. so loop 202, take that. >> it's been a busy morning. we'll keep you updated

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