PHOENIX, AZ — Eight people, including six children, were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.

Phoenix firefighters say the six children range in age from 7 to 15 years old.

Two of the children were taken to hospital in critical condition. The other children and two adults involved in the crash were transported in stable condition.

Officials say the area is closed in both directions.

It is not known what led to the accident.

This incident is under investigation.