Out-of-control driver causes fiery crash in Southwest Philadelphia: Police

Friday, January 31, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A driver ran away after crashing into two parked cars and causing a fiery scene in Southwest Philadelphia, police said.

It happened just after midnight Friday at 71st Street and Dicks Avenue.
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Police said the driver lost control and crashed into the parked cars. The cars then burst into flames.

The driver managed to run from the scene.
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No injuries were reported.
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