Serious crash shuts down Thomas Road in east Phoenix

Multiple police officers were on the scene of a "serious collision" in east Phoenix Tuesday evening, police said.

The crash happened near 27th Street and Thomas Road, Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said.

A full-size white van with a smashed-in hood and radiator was parked in the center lane of Thomas Road as of about 9:30 p.m. Debris and accident investigation markers were placed in the lane in front of the van.

Traffic was closed in both directions from 27th to 28th streets on Thomas Road. 

No further details were immediately available.    

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