Newark Emergency Responders rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash that had one vehicle burst into flames after striking another vehicle in the city.
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The crash happened at around 2:30 p.m. on Rt. 21 at Bridge Street where an SUV rear-ended a car then caught fire.
The vehicle that was struck by the SUV, crashed into a car directly in front of it causing some damage.
Several pedestrians and motorist who observed the accident assisted in rescuing all of the occupants of the three vehicles.
Fast responding firefighters, EMS, and police officers arrived at extinguished the blaze, control traffic, and treat victims who were suffering minor injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.