State Route 82 was closed in both directions Monday afternoon at milepost 8 north of Nogales due to a crash involving a semi-truck, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
CLOSED: SR 82 is closed in both directions at mile 8 north of Nogales because of a crash involving a semi. No ETA for reopening SR 82.
— Tom_Herrmann (@AdotHerrmann) January 30, 2017
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says one person was airlifted from the scene with serious injuries. A second person was also tended to by medical personnel.
SR-82 EB/WB northeast of Nogales: Closed in both directions for a 2-vehicle crash at milepost 8. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/IXV0JeEolG
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 30, 2017
Extended closure expected. Traffic being directed through the airport to get around the crash. Expect delays. https://t.co/ZLRP3gwdg2
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 30, 2017
The roads have since reopened.