The crash occurred just before 5:30 PM on November 29, 2025, on the westbound lanes of Loop 101 near Bell Road. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately after the incident was reported
Glendale, AZ – Two women were killed and several others injured after a multi-vehicle collision near Loop 101 and Bell Road Friday evening, according to Glendale Police.
The crash occurred just before 5:30 PM on November 29, 2025, on the westbound lanes of Loop 101 near Bell Road. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately after the incident was reported
According to Peoria Fire-Medical officials, six people were injured in the collision. Two women died as a result of the crash, while four others, including children, were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
The names of the deceased victims were not released pending next of kin notification.
The vehicles involved included multiple passenger cars, though exact details on the types of vehicles have not been confirmed. Responding officers cordoned off the area and directed traffic to ensure safety while the investigation was underway.
Glendale Police and fire personnel coordinated the response, and detectives remained on site to piece together how the collision occurred. No arrests or citations have been reported at this time.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined and remains under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the collision.
The incident caused temporary traffic delays on Loop 101, with lanes blocked for approximately 90 minutes while responders cleared the scene and conducted preliminary investigations.
Statewide Crash Trends
Arizona experienced a slight decline in traffic incidents over the past two years, though crash fatalities remain high. In 2023, the state reported 122,247 total motor-vehicle crashes with 1,307 deaths, while 2024 saw a small decrease to 121,107 crashes and 1,228 fatalities, representing a 6.1% drop in deaths compared with the previous year. Despite the modest improvement, the number of serious injuries and fatalities remains near historically high levels, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to use safety devices continue to be major contributing factors in fatal and serious crashes across the state. Emergency response efforts and public safety campaigns aim to reduce these risks, but Arizona's highways and urban roads continue to see a significant number of severe accidents annually.
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