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Car catches fire after minor accident on Edens Expressway

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A car suddenly caught fire on the Edens Expressway Monday night after the driver was in a minor accident near Elston Avenue.

A car suddenly caught fire on the Edens Expressway Monday night after the driver was in a minor accident near Elston Avenue.

Several people tried to help with fire extinguishers. Firefighters were able to put it out by shooting water from above.

No one was hurt.

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