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One Dead After Car Crashed Into Building, Caught Fire

44th Dr & 11th St, Hunters Point, Queens

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Summary

  • A person was killed after their car caught fire following a collision with a building, fire officials say.
  • At around 11:53 p.m. Thursday firefighters responded to 11-05 44th Dr. for a report of a car accident.
  • Officials say that the car caught fire following the collision. Firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby building.
  • User footage shows firefighters at the scene, and the burnt-out chassis of the car.
  • An occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

Timeline

The car fire was extinguished before the flames spread to the building, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report one person sustained fatal injuries due to the collision.

One person has sustained an injury due to the crash. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Citizen user videos show the intersection closed off by police and firefighters working at the scene.

Firefighters on scene advise a vehicle is on fire after crashing into a building.

A car fire has also been reported, according to firefighters.

An explosion has also been heard in the area, according to a 911 caller.

Firefighters are responding to a report of someone trapped in a vehicle following a collision.

Incident reported at 44th Dr & 11th St.

The car fire was extinguished before the flames spread to the building, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report one person sustained fatal injuries due to the collision.

One person has sustained an injury due to the crash. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Citizen user videos show the intersection closed off by police and firefighters working at the scene.

Firefighters on scene advise a vehicle is on fire after crashing into a building.

A car fire has also been reported, according to firefighters.

An explosion has also been heard in the area, according to a 911 caller.

Firefighters are responding to a report of someone trapped in a vehicle following a collision.

Incident reported at 44th Dr & 11th St.

The car fire was extinguished before the flames spread to the building, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report one person sustained fatal injuries due to the collision.

One person has sustained an injury due to the crash. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Citizen user videos show the intersection closed off by police and firefighters working at the scene.

Firefighters on scene advise a vehicle is on fire after crashing into a building.

A car fire has also been reported, according to firefighters.

An explosion has also been heard in the area, according to a 911 caller.

Firefighters are responding to a report of someone trapped in a vehicle following a collision.

Incident reported at 44th Dr & 11th St.

The car fire was extinguished before the flames spread to the building, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report one person sustained fatal injuries due to the collision.

One person has sustained an injury due to the crash. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Citizen user videos show the intersection closed off by police and firefighters working at the scene.

Firefighters on scene advise a vehicle is on fire after crashing into a building.

A car fire has also been reported, according to firefighters.

An explosion has also been heard in the area, according to a 911 caller.

Firefighters are responding to a report of someone trapped in a vehicle following a collision.

Incident reported at 44th Dr & 11th St.

The car fire was extinguished before the flames spread to the building, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report one person sustained fatal injuries due to the collision.

One person has sustained an injury due to the crash. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Citizen user videos show the intersection closed off by police and firefighters working at the scene.

Firefighters on scene advise a vehicle is on fire after crashing into a building.

A car fire has also been reported, according to firefighters.

An explosion has also been heard in the area, according to a 911 caller.

Firefighters are responding to a report of someone trapped in a vehicle following a collision.

Incident reported at 44th Dr & 11th St.

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Comments30

enfuegoOct 16 at 7:05 AM

Was only a matter of time. Speed demons all over this place.

mindy0ursOct 16 at 3:11 PM

The woman was a nurse. They believe she had a heart attack behind the wheel. Pray for the family and show some respect. RIP.

whytee1Oct 16 at 8:33 PM

God bless RIP

Lor83131Oct 16 at 11:31 AM

They shouldn’t be allowed to make these cars so noisy .. I don’t get it! I keep seeing tons of bmws speeding, super loud just driving back and forth! What the heck is wrong with people ! This is nyc not some open road rural country! U can’t speed here!!! Please stop it!!!

annonomisOct 16 at 4:38 PM

@Lor83131 agree

Tnc1Oct 16 at 1:03 AM

May that person rest in peace

enfuegoOct 16 at 7:05 AM

Was only a matter of time. Speed demons all over this place.

mindy0ursOct 16 at 3:11 PM

The woman was a nurse. They believe she had a heart attack behind the wheel. Pray for the family and show some respect. RIP.

whytee1Oct 16 at 8:33 PM

God bless RIP

Lor83131Oct 16 at 11:31 AM

They shouldn’t be allowed to make these cars so noisy .. I don’t get it! I keep seeing tons of bmws speeding, super loud just driving back and forth! What the heck is wrong with people ! This is nyc not some open road rural country! U can’t speed here!!! Please stop it!!!

annonomisOct 16 at 4:38 PM

@Lor83131 agree

Tnc1Oct 16 at 1:03 AM

May that person rest in peace

enfuegoOct 16 at 7:05 AM

Was only a matter of time. Speed demons all over this place.

mindy0ursOct 16 at 3:11 PM

The woman was a nurse. They believe she had a heart attack behind the wheel. Pray for the family and show some respect. RIP.

whytee1Oct 16 at 8:33 PM

God bless RIP

Lor83131Oct 16 at 11:31 AM

They shouldn’t be allowed to make these cars so noisy .. I don’t get it! I keep seeing tons of bmws speeding, super loud just driving back and forth! What the heck is wrong with people ! This is nyc not some open road rural country! U can’t speed here!!! Please stop it!!!

annonomisOct 16 at 4:38 PM

@Lor83131 agree

Tnc1Oct 16 at 1:03 AM

May that person rest in peace

enfuegoOct 16 at 7:05 AM

Was only a matter of time. Speed demons all over this place.

mindy0ursOct 16 at 3:11 PM

The woman was a nurse. They believe she had a heart attack behind the wheel. Pray for the family and show some respect. RIP.

whytee1Oct 16 at 8:33 PM

God bless RIP

Lor83131Oct 16 at 11:31 AM

They shouldn’t be allowed to make these cars so noisy .. I don’t get it! I keep seeing tons of bmws speeding, super loud just driving back and forth! What the heck is wrong with people ! This is nyc not some open road rural country! U can’t speed here!!! Please stop it!!!

annonomisOct 16 at 4:38 PM

@Lor83131 agree

Tnc1Oct 16 at 1:03 AM

May that person rest in peace

enfuegoOct 16 at 7:05 AM

Was only a matter of time. Speed demons all over this place.

mindy0ursOct 16 at 3:11 PM

The woman was a nurse. They believe she had a heart attack behind the wheel. Pray for the family and show some respect. RIP.

whytee1Oct 16 at 8:33 PM

God bless RIP

Lor83131Oct 16 at 11:31 AM

They shouldn’t be allowed to make these cars so noisy .. I don’t get it! I keep seeing tons of bmws speeding, super loud just driving back and forth! What the heck is wrong with people ! This is nyc not some open road rural country! U can’t speed here!!! Please stop it!!!

annonomisOct 16 at 4:38 PM

@Lor83131 agree

Tnc1Oct 16 at 1:03 AM

May that person rest in peace

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