1 injured in Estero car fire crash

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Ellen Thalls / WINK

ESTERO, Fla. One man was injured in a crash Saturday night at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Six Ls Farm Road, Estero Fire Rescue said.

The crash caused a vehicle to catch fire and release 35 gallons of fuel, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The fuel entered a nearby canal but was later contained.

The vehicle was completely charred, according to fire officials.

The victim was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with second- and third-degree burns, fire officials said.

Authorities are investigating the crash.

No further information was immediately available.

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