Fire officials said one person was transported to the hospital after a car crashed into a tree in Haddam Saturday morning.
The accident happened at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Beaver Meadow Road.
Crews said the driver lost control of his car and crashed into two trees, igniting a fire in the engine compartment.
Officials said a firefighter who was in the area quickly drove to the scene and extinguished the fire.
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The driver was extricated and taken to Hartford Hospital via ambulance.
The road was closed to traffic during the incident but has since reopened.
