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Jetta Rear-ends SUV, Bursts Into Flames
An SUV was stopped at the intersection of West Meadow Drive and Midland Avenue when it was rear-ended by a Jetta. The Jetta struck an exterior gas can that was on the SUV and it burst into flames.
The driver of the Jetta was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained.
The accident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. in the eastbound lane of Midland Avenue. Police had to close traffic in the intersection for hours resulting in a huge backup in the area
According to police reports, the woman in the Jetta had reached for her cellular phone when the accident occurred. When she struck the SUV, gasoline started spilling from a container that was attached to the back of it.
Police also speculate that the impact caused the fuel tank in the Jetta to begin dropping gasoline, but they are still not sure what caused the gasoline to ignite.
The driver of the Jetta was cited by police for causing the accident.
The impact drove the SUV into another vehicle which was also damaged.