Woman, child seriously injured after car fire on I-295

Woman, child suffer serious injuries after car fire

A young child and a woman have been seriously injured after a car fire on 295 in DC.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A woman and a child are seriously injured after a car fire that took place on I-295 on Monday night, according to DC Fire and EMS.

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The fire occurred on I-295 northbound prior to exit 5C. DC Fire says the fire was fully involved and both passengers were extricated before fire officials arrived on scene.

Both victims were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. The fire has been extinguished.

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