Crime & Safety

2 Killed In Fiery Coachella Crash

The incident was reported at 8:12 p.m. at Airport Boulevard and Pierce Street.

COACHELLA, CA -- Two people died Friday night after a car became fully engulfed in flames during a Coachella crash. The incident was reported at 8:12 p.m. at Airport Boulevard and Pierce Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Deparmtment.

Officials said responding firefighters found two cars had crash with one erupting in flames.

Two people died at the scene, while a third person was transported to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.

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The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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