Northbound Interstate 17 was shut down for about 90 minutes near Black Canyon City  Wednesday evening after a crash left eight people injured, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

The crash, which involved three vehicles, occurred about 7 p.m., DPS said. 

Officials said the crash occurred at “the crest of a hill” along I-17. Black Canyon City is located in an area where northbound traffic climbs in altitude along the highway.

Among the injured was a pregnant woman, DPS said.

All eight people were transported to hospitals, with three of them flown to Phoenix-area medical facilities by helicopter, DPS said. 

Their injuries ranged from minor to serious but none appeared to be life-threatening, DPS said. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed that the northbound lanes were closed.

According to the Daisy Mountain Fire Department, crews were on the scene of a “first alarm” vehicle accident and motorists could expect significant delays. 

ADOT tweeted out the highway was reopened around 9:34 p.m. 

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