SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A truck burst into flames after going off the road and crashing into a tree in Snohomish.

Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue says crews responded to a collision on state Route 9 just after 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office deputies were first on scene and used a fire extinguisher to attack the truck fire, with firefighters arriving minutes to assist in combating the flames.

First responders were able to remove the driver just minutes after arriving, and he was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The roadway was fully blocked for about an hour as the collision was investigated.

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