Multiple Hurt in Four-Vehicle Collision on I-10 EB in Marana, AZ

MARANA, Pima County, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2026 — Seven people were hurt on Monday, November 2, in a crash involving four vehicles on Interstate 10 eastbound near Avra Valley Road, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. All eastbound lanes were blocked after an additional vehicle struck one already stopped at the scene, DPS reported.

The crash happened near milepost 242, on the eastbound side of I-10 approaching Avra Valley Road. Fire crews responding to the scene said four vehicles were involved and seven patients were treated, with none reported trapped. Injuries were described as non-critical, according to the fire crews on scene.

The lane closures were expected to cause delays for drivers heading into Tucson from the northwest, DPS said. It was not immediately clear how long the roadway would remain affected.

No further details on what led to the initial crash or the secondary collision have been released.

The circumstances remain under investigation. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.

Intersection Crashes in Arizona

This crash happened at Interstate 10 and Avra Valley Road in Marana, AZ. Our Arizona intersections page covers intersection crashes across Arizona.

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