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Vehicle catches fire after crash in Carbon County

KIDDER TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WOU) — One person has been flown to an area hospital after a crash that caused the vehicle to catch fire on Monday.

Officials on scene say an SUV going east on Route 940, left the roadway and crashed into trees and a ditch.

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First responders confirmed that the person in the vehicle was trapped in the car as it ignited in flames.

The person in the vehicle was flown to an area medical center for evaluation. There is currently no word on the extent of any injuries.

Kidder Township Police are investigating the cause of the crash.