Two people dead, multiple injuries reported in major vehicle accident: I

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Two people have died after a major vehicle accident on Interstate 19 near Kilometer Post 83.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) said there was a "two-time" fatal crash that left two people dead on Sept. 17, that took place on the southbound lanes of I-19 near KP-83.

According to the Santa Rita Fire District, the major vehicle accident included a rollover.

SRFD said four vehicles were involved in the accident, that left a total of six patients with injuries, all who were transported to Banner University Medical Center Main Campus. The severity of the injuries are unknown.

The I-19 southbound lanes are currently closed north of Pima Mine Road, but the northbound lanes are open. There is no estimated time of when the closures will lift.

Drivers are adv