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UPDATE: U.S. 95 reopens after fiery, fatal crash

April 15, 2021 4:30 PM

Published April 15, 2021 11:16 AM

UPDATE: 2:22 P.M.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. 95 has reopened in both directions at milepost 39.

A crash north of Yuma shut down the roadway for more than four-hours.

ORIGINAL STORY:

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - One person died Thursday morning after a dump truck T-boned the SUV driver.

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) says the crash happened around 10 a.m. on Highway 95 and 12E.

Officials say the driver of the SUV was trapped in the vehicle after both vehicles were engulfed in fire. Both lanes remain closed.

KYMA.com will bring you the latest updates as more information comes in.

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