Phoenix fire, police investigating 2 serious crashes involving kids

PHOENIX - Phoenix first responders were kept busy with car crashes Wednesday evening – both crashes injured several people – including kids.

43rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard

Five people, including three kids, are in the hospital Wednesday night after getting into a crash at a Phoenix intersection.

The crash happened at 43rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard just before 6 p.m.

A woman was ejected from the car and is in extremely critical condition. Three kids were also badly hurt and are in critical condition.

A man was treated at the scene for injuries and taken to the hospital for observation.

"The cause of the collision is unknown at this time but the scene is currently under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department," said Phoenix Fire Capt. Scott Douglas.

No more information is available.

Map of where the crash happened:

75th Avenue and Palm Lane

Miles from that crash, a 2-car head on crash involving kids sent several people to the hospital Wednesday night in Phoenix.

Phoenix Fire Captain Scott Douglas says the crash happened at 75th Avenue and Palm Lane.

"Five total people were evaluated and treated by crews at this incident. 1 stable adult male refused transport to the hospital. Two other adults, one male and one female were transported to local hospitals in stable condition. 2 pediatric patients were also treated at the scene and transported in stable condition," authorities said.

No more information is available.