Tucson, AZ : Three people died after a seven-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in Tucson on Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Authorities say at least three people have died after a seven-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in Tucson.

According to Arizona Department of Public Safety investigators at the scene, a semi-truck hit another vehicle from behind and caused a chain reaction accident around 8 a.m. Tuesday.

DPS spokesman Quentin Mehr says one person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others died after being transported from the scene.

Authorities say the crash on westbound I-10 at Rauthrauff Road involved seven vehicles, including two trucks and five passenger vehicles.

Rescue crews removed at least one motorist trapped in wreckage.

Authorities say four people escaped with no injuries.

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Authorities: Interstate 10 crash in Tucson kills at least 3