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FD: Collision traps driver inside burning car

Collision involving fire traps people inside car
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Fire crews rescued a driver after he was trapped inside a burning car at 43rd and Glendale avenues. 

According to the Phoenix Fire Department, two vehicles collided, and four people were taken to a hospital for treatment. 

A sports car, operated by a man, caught on fire during the collision and the man was trapped. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire and rescue the man. He was taken to a trauma center with multiple serious injuries. 

The other vehicle involved in the crash was carrying a 6-year-old girl and her mother and father. The girl was properly restrained, fire officials said, however she was taken to a trauma center in stable condition. Her parents were also taken in stable condition after receiving minor injuries. 

The intersection has since reopened to traffic after being closed for the investigation.

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