UPDATE, 4:20 p.m.: The highway is now open.

The red exclamation mark is the approximate location of the accident on SR82 between Patagonia and Nogales. From ADOT map, 3:45 p.m.

Statement from Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue:

3:47 PM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

PVFR, SEFD, and RRMFD are currently working a two-vehicle collision at Milepost 13.5 on Highway 82.

Highway 82 is currently shut down.

Multiple patients involved, including one patient being transported by medivac.

Please avoid the area, expect delays, and give emergency crews plenty of room to work safely. We will provide updates as they become available. Stay safe !

The PRT’s website and Facebook page will be updated as we have more information.

PVFR encourages residents to sign up for automatic push notifications from Santa Cruz County here: https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/santacruz_az/wens.cfm.