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Multi-vehicle crash injures two near 32nd Street and McDowell Road

32nd St McDowell crash
32nd St McDowell Crash
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PHOENIX — At least two people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash in Central Phoenix.

At about 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, emergency crews were called to 32nd Street and McDowell Road in Phoenix.

One person was trapped in a sedan that was on its roof and needed to be rescued by firefighters, according to Phoenix Fire.

Police say the sedan was initially involved in a hit-and-run crash at 40th Street and McDowell Road. The driver allegedly fled the intersection ran a red light at 32nd Street and McDowell Road where it hit other vehicles, including a city bus.

Initial reports indicated a 30-year-old man was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition, but police now say the man was transported with non-life threatening injuries. Phoenix fire officials say a pregnant woman was taken in stable condition.

Four others were evaluated at the scene for minor injuries and did not need to be taken to a hospital, according to Phoenix fire officials.