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Car Breaks Out In Flames After Collision

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A car that crashed into a Jeep head-on caught fire before daybreak on Wednesday and sent up a large amount of smoke.

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The flames broke out after the two-car collision on Lowell Boulevard near the intersection with 64th Avenue. Firefighters worked to quickly put the flames out at 6:45 a.m.

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The two people inside the car were able to escape with only minor injuries. The Jeep's driver was more seriously injured.

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Witnesses told CBS4 they believe the driver of the car that caught fire strayed out of its lane and struck the Jeep which was heading the opposite direction.

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