3 killed, 2 injured after fiery car crash in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Three people were killed and two others were injured -- one critically -- after a vehicle caught fire after a crash in Phoenix on Saturday, authorities said.

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According to the Phoenix Police Department, the victims were trapped inside the burning car at about 10:15 p.m. MST and died before they could escape, KPNX-TV reported.

One of the injured victims was taken to an area hospital and was listed in critical condition, according to KNXV-TV. The other man suffered minor injuries, the television station reported.

A second vehicle was also involved in the accident, and two men were injured, KTVK-TV reported.

Identities of the deceased persons have not been disclosed by police, according to KPNX.

It is unclear what led to the collision. Police said an investigation is ongoing.