Car hits tree and bursts into flames

PHILADELPHIA - July 3, 2011

The accident happened just after 5:00 a.m. on Roosevelt Boulevard and Goodnaw Street.

After losing control of his car, the driver slammed into a tree. However he was able to get out the vehicle before it caught fire.

The driver was taken to Aria-Hospital, Torresdale Division, with non-life threatening injuries.

It was raining at the time of the accident and police are investigating if weather may have played a part.

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