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Fiery crash in southeast Atlanta sends 2 to hospital
Two people were taken to the hospital early Friday morning after a fiery crash in southeast Atlanta, according to officials. It happened along Boulevard near Mead Street. Kim Leoffler reporting.
ATLANTA - Two people were taken to the hospital early Friday morning after a fiery crash in southeast Atlanta, according to officials.
What we know:
Atlanta Fire crews responded to the scene along Boulevard near Mead Street around 3 a.m., where they found a vehicle on fire after it struck a utility pole. Firefighters were able to put out the fire before it spread to nearby homes.
Authorities said the two people inside the car were found roughly 80 to 100 feet away from the vehicle. It is unclear if they were ejected during the crash. Both were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, with at least one person reported in serious condition.
Investigators believe speed was a factor, citing the extent of the damage and how quickly the car caught fire upon impact.
The crash temporarily knocked out power to parts of the area. A section of Boulevard was closed for several hours as crews cleared debris and repaired damage.
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