By Associated Press - Friday, May 15, 2015

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A driver trapped following an interstate crash in Madison died when the vehicle became engulfed in flames.

Police say the driver hit a bridge support pillar on I-90/94 Thursday night. Officials say two bystanders, including a Cottage Grove firefighter, tried to help the driver, but the vehicle became consumed by fire. One of the bystanders was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

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