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Car Catches Fire, Explodes On Interstate 25 After Hitting Deer

LARKSPUR, Colo. (CBS4) - A car caught fire on Interstate 25 in Douglas County early Wednesday morning after hitting a deer. The vehicle then exploded, sending flames onto the grassy area next to the highway.

The traffic incident happened near the Greenland Road exit just south of Larkspur.

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The flames were quickly put out by fire crews.

Investigators say the driver struck a deer and the fire started quickly after.

No one in the car was hurt.

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