1 dead, 6 injured in fiery crash on Mercer County highway circle: police
MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - One car burst into flames in a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one person, and left six others injured Tuesday morning.
Police say a 2011 Honda Accord was trying to cross all lanes of U.S. Route 1 in West Windsor when it collided with a 2023 Kia Sorrento around 4 a.m.
The Honda hit a traffic light, street sign and several trees before catching fire in a nearby AT&T parking lot with five people inside.
Two people were trapped inside the burning car as crews worked to extinguish the raging fire, eventually freeing all the occupants.
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Three of the passengers, as well as the driver, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. However, officials say the front seat passenger succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
Two more people were riding in the Kia when it came to a stop in the middle of Penns Neck Circle. They were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials have to release any identities or ages for the victims.
Washington Road between Route 1 North and Fairview Avenue was closed for about five hours, but has since re-opened.