Attleboro Police and Fire respond to fiery crash with injuries that left vehicle engulfed by fire

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance reports that the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash resulting in a fire on Thursday morning.

At just after 11:00 a.m., Attleboro Fire responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of County and Read streets.

Upon arrival, Engine 5, led by Lt. Richard Denzer, found a vehicle that had struck a utility pole, splitting the pole in half. The vehicle was engulfed by fire, which had also spread to nearby trees and brush.

Firefighters from Engine 5 quickly extinguished the flames, preventing further damage to the surrounding area.

Rescue 2 provided Advanced Life Support (ALS) care at the scene and transported one individual with non-life-threatening injuries to a local hospital.

The Attleboro Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.