Crime & Safety
2 Critically Injured After Trapped In Burning Vehicle In Southeast D.C.
Two people are in critical condition after they were trapped in a burning car in Southeast D.C. Sunday, DC Fire and EMS officials said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two people are in critical condition after they were trapped in a burning car in Southeast D.C. Sunday, DC Fire and EMS officials said.
The victims were stuck in the burning vehicle that flipped on its side in the woods of the 2800 block of Hillcrest Dr., SE, officials said.
Two people were critically injured, while a third person sustained minor injuries. All three people were brought to a nearby hospital, officials said.
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Crash with entrap & fire 2800 Blk Hillcrest Dr SE. Vehicle in woods. Extrication in progress. Additional EMS requested.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 8, 2017
#DCsBravest at work as we rescued 2 people trapped in a burning vehicle on its side on Hillcrest Dr. SE. pic.twitter.com/S4caY2UGlf
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 8, 2017
Authorities have not released any more information on the incident at this time.
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