MESA, Ariz. - The U.S. 60 freeway is partially closed in the East Valley due to a crash involving a semi-truck.

What we know:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a semi-truck believed to be hauling fuel was rear-ended by another vehicle just before 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 30 in the eastbound lanes near Lindsay Road .

The semi-truck driver pulled over to the shoulder, but the other vehicle was hit by two other cars.

The driver who rear-ended the semi-truck was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, DPS said. One other minor injury was reported.

The eastbound lanes are closed. All traffic is being diverted off the freeway at Gilbert Road.

What we don't know:

It's unknown when the eastbound lanes will reopen.

Map of where the crash happened

The Source: The Arizona D

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