ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— Three men sustained severe burn injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in burst into flames on the PJ Patterson Highway in St Catherine on Monday.

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A police report said about 7:30 am, the men were occupants of a red 1992 Toyota Corolla motor car travelling eastbound when, upon reaching the Bodles entrance at Old Harbour, a motor vehicle entering the toll road drove into the path of the Corolla.

Police said the driver of the Corolla swerved right to avoid a collision, resulting in him losing control of the vehicle and crashing into the iron railing before the car burst into flames.

Police said the driver exited the vehicle and noticed the other three occupants on fire.

The injured men, ages 50, 26, and 25 were taken to hospital by motorists.

The men have been admitted with severe burns.

Firefighters from the Old Harbour Fire station responded to the incident. Police said extensive damage was also done to the guard railing on the highway.

— Kasey Williams