5 die in limousine fire on Bay Area bridge

[Bosonic]

Source: L.A. Times

SAN MATEO -- A limousine traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco area burst into flames, killing five passengers who were trapped inside and injuring four others who escaped, authorities said.

The limo was carrying nine passengers and a driver when it caught fire late Saturday night on the San Mateo bridge, California Highway Patrol officer Art Montiel told the Contra Costa Times.

Five occupants became trapped, while the four others suffered injuries but managed to get out after the vehicle came to a stop on the bridge, the patrol said. The driver escaped uninjured.

KGO reports that the victims were all women who are believed to be in their 30s.


Read more: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-limousine-fire-20130505,0,732444.story

[Historic NY]

1. Strange very strange.......

I did note its an old Lincoln of the same platform that cop cars fires were coming from in accidents. For the rear to be engulfed in flames means its needed to be fueled with petro...faulty fuel sender or tank. Absolutely horrible.

[Loryn]

2. Absolutely horrible.

[mnhtnbb]

3. I worked with a woman whose daughter died in a car fire.

The boyfriend had just bought the car--used. They were driving
on the Hollywood Freeway towards the SF Valley. Car engine started smoking.
By the time he pulled over...car was engulfed in flames. He got out...
she didn't. This was the early 80's.

[Tx4obama]

4. Bride among five killed

Newer article below with more info...

Bride among five killed when limo bursts into flames on San Mateo-Hayward bridge
http://www.mercurynews.com/twitter/ci_23177040/limo-company-says-its-cooperating-police-fire-that?source=rss&cid=dlvr.it

[tammywammy]

5. That's very sad. n/t

[Beacool]

6. I just heard it on the news.

Poor girls, what a terrible death!!!

May they rest in peace.