Vehicle fire on Gallagher Avenue sends 4 to hospital with burns

Four people were rushed to hospital in critical condition with burns after a vehicle caught fire following a crash late Saturday.

At around 11:15 p.m., crews were called to the first block of Gallagher Avenue.

After hitting a fire hydrant, the vehicle had gone up in flames.

Two people were found outside the vehicle, suffering from burns. Police found two other victims nearby, who were also badly burned.

All four victims were taken to the Health Sciences Centre.

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