4 killed, 8 taken to hospitals after fiery I-10 crash west of Phoenix

A fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-10 west of Phoenix left four dead and eight injured, including two in critical condition.

The crash, involving cars and tractor-trailers, caused major fires and temporarily shut down eastbound lanes. 

Authorities initially reported six fatalities but later revised the count.

The cause remains unknown
, AZ Central has reported.

Eastbound lanes reopened early Sunday after an investigation.

Written by B.C. Begley