Driver escapes vehicle after crash and fire in Quinte West

Car fire in Quinte West

A dramatic single-vehicle crash disrupted Easter Sunday afternoon for some residents on Hamilton Road. Shortly before 3:00 p.m., emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a vehicle that had veered off the road and flipped onto its side. The car eventually came to a rest against a hydro pole before bursting into flames. Officials confirm the driver managed to pull themselves from the wreckage just moments before the fire took hold. Despit…

Driver escapes vehicle after crash and fire in Quinte West

The driver was able to escape a dangerous situation on a roadway in Quinte West on Sunday. At 2.45 pm, Quinte West Firefighters were dispatched to a crash on Hamilton Rd. A small Honda struck a pole, rolled onto its side and burst into flames. The driver self-extricated just before the fire began. Fortunately, there were no injuries.