Ventura, CA : Two severely injured in fiery crash on Highway 126 in Ventura on Thursday evening, July 14, 2016
Two people were severely injured when a vehicle overturned and caught fire Thursday evening on Highway 126 in Ventura, officials said.
The crash was reported about 7:05 p.m. in the area of the Wells Road off-ramp on the eastbound side of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
When crews with the city of Ventura Fire Department arrived on scene they found two adults trapped in a compact sedan with flames coming from the engine, officials said. The vehicle was upside down and had major damage, authorities said.
Before crews had arrived there were reports of multiple people stopping their vehicles to try and help the occupants trapped inside, according to the patrol.
Firefighters worked to put out the blaze while other crews rescued the passenger, who was immediately taken by ambulance to a local hospital, officials said.
The extent of damage was so severe that it took a while to free the driver, authorities said. Crews had to use several hydraulic and electric tools to get to the driver, officials said. Once they were free they were also taken to a local hospital, authorities said.
Fire officials said both occupants suffered severe injuries and the patrol called the incident a major injury crash.
The off-ramp was shut down due to the crash, the patrol reported.
The cause of the crash was under investigation, officials said. The Ventura County Fire Department also responded to the scene.
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2 severely injured in fiery crash on Highway 126 in Ventura