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Car bursts into flames after collision with Playa del Carmen taxi

Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Solidaridad firemen were at the scene of a late night fire when a car burst into flames. The private car burst into flames early Saturday after it was hit by a taxi.

The incident happened outside a residential building on 45th Avenue in the Centro neighborhood. There were no serious injuries.

According to available information, the taxi hit the car around 1:30 a.m. after blowing through a Calle 2 intersection. The driver of the taxi collided with a gray Ford Focus that was traveling along Avenida 45.

Due to the impact, the private car spun and ended up in a condominium parking lot where it caught fire. The driver of the car was able to get out before his vehicle burst into flames.

Neighbors who heard the commotion and saw the flames called for help. Firemen were met at the scene by Municipal Police to sort out the mess.