One injured in two-vehicle crash, good Samaritans put out flames

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Burlington, Vermont
East Avenue
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Burlington Vermont in Burlington, Vermont: Two vehicles collided on East Avenue near the University of Vermont Medical Center during rush hour, causing one vehicle to roll over and ignite a small fire. Good Samaritans broke open the overturned car’s window and extinguished the flames before emergency crews arrived. The driver was transported to the medical center with non‐life‐threatening injuries while all other occupants were unharmed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

One injured in two-vehicle crash, good Samaritans put out flames

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