Coconino County, Arizona. – Three people died in a multicar crash involving a tractor trailer, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

What we know:

The crash occurred around 3:25pm on Interstate 40 near Milepost 159. Both directions on Interstate 40 were closed for cleanup and investigation.

It was not clear whether close relatives to the three victims had been notified.

Local perspective:

The closure is an additional burden for heavy snow covering northern Arizona.

The roads on State Route 89A and Interstate 17 have also been closed due to snow.

Why should you care:

Drivers are advised to plan ahead and make sure they have extra clothes, battery chargers, food and water in place if they have to take you to the street in the snow.

For more information, travelers can access the Fox Traffic Map and find alerts AZ511.com.

Arizona DPS photo of a fatal crash

Things we don’t know:

We are waiting for more information regarding the identity of the victim.

Also, there is no estimate of reopening times for Interstate 40 or other closed roads on the highlands.