Car Crashes Into Underpass on Loop 101 in Glendale, Causing Freeway Shutdown and Injuries
A car crashed into an underpass on the northbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway near Union Hills Drive in Glendale early Tuesday morning, resulting in a freeway shutdown and serious injuries.
Phoenix, AZ, November 10, 2026 — An early morning collision on Tuesday resulted in a significant shutdown of the northbound Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway in Glendale. A vehicle reportedly crashed into an underpass near the Union Hills Drive exit.
The incident occurred early Tuesday morning. The exact time of the crash was not provided. The vehicle struck an underpass, causing substantial disruption to traffic in the area. Authorities responded to the scene following the crash.
As a result of the collision and subsequent response, the northbound lanes of the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway were shut down. The duration of the closure was not specified, but the shutdown impacted morning commute traffic.
The crash led to serious injuries for at least one individual involved. Details regarding the number of individuals injured, the severity of their injuries, or the medical treatment provided were not available in the summary. The status of the involved vehicle was also not detailed.
The specific cause of the crash remains under investigation. Information regarding the driver, the vehicle’s ownership, or any contributing factors such as weather or road conditions were not provided. Authorities have not released further details on the sequence of events leading up to the vehicle impacting the underpass.
The contractor responsible for the underpass, as well as any potential code violations or inspection outcomes related to the structure, were not mentioned. The identity of the driver or any passengers was not provided. Likewise, any fines or penalties associated with the incident have not been reported.
The incident highlights the dangers associated with vehicle impacts on freeway infrastructure. Further information is expected to be released by investigating authorities as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Alexis Cortez on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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