Crime & Safety
1 Critically Injured After Fiery, Rollover Crash On 10 Freeway In Riverside County: Cal Fire
The victim was transported to a local hospital by helicopter, fire officials said.
DESERT CENTER, CA — One person was critically injured after a vehicle overturned and caught fire Friday afternoon on the 10 Freeway near Desert Center, fire officials said.
The crash was reported just before 1 p.m. east of Red Cloud Road, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to the crash and contained the blaze around 1:22 p.m.
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The agency said the crash blocked all lanes of the westbound 10 Freeway. The westbound lanes were temporarily shut down around 1:30 p.m.
A helicopter transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.
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No other injuries were reported.
No additional information was immediately available.
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