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Driver Severely Burned After Crashing at Gas Station in Paterson

Paterson

The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office were notified of a crash that severely injured a person in Paterson late Saturday night. 

According to a preliminary investigation, just before 11:30 p.m., firefighters rushed to the Gulf gas station located at the intersection of Oliver and Spruce streets to investigate reports of a crash with injuries. 

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Upon arrival, police and firefighters found a fully involved vehicle fire with one person trapped inside. 

Emergency crews were able to pull the severely burned victim from the car before firefighters extinguished the blaze. 

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The victim was rushed to the hospital, suffering life threatening injuries. 

Police say there were no other injuries reported and the cause of the crash is under investigation. 

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