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Crews respond to active technical rescue on Gates Pass

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Sheriff's Department, Northwest and Tucson Fire Department responded to an active technical rescue on Gates Pass.

A car went off the road and is about 100 feet below the roadway in a desert area.

One patient in stable condition is being assisted, and rescuers are searching for others.

Golder Ranch Fire District and Drexel Heights Fire District are also on-site assisting in the rescue.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Crews ask to avoid the area for public safety.

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