Police: Body found in burned car in East St. Louis

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say firefighters have discovered a body in the trunk of a burned car in East St. Louis.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating after the body was discovered Monday. East St. Louis police say a burning vehicle was reported around 3 p.m. on railroad tracks near 18th Street and Broadway. They say firefighters found the body after extinguishing the fire.

Authorities haven’t said if the person was believed to be killed in the fire or previously. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.