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Fiery crash on Roosevelt Expressway sends 1 person to the hospital

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A fiery crash on the Roosevelt Expressway left the southbound lanes jammed Thursday morning. An SUV went into the median, hit a pole, then caught fire.

The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. near Fox Street in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood.

The 24-year-old driver was transported to the hospital with serious burns.

Traffic was backed up earlier, but all lanes are now open. 

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