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News: Car crashes into Shell gas station, causing fire & injuries, Denver PD says 

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. March 19, 2026Accidents In the News

DENVER, CO – A car crashed into a Shell gas station, which caused the building to catch on fire and sent two people to the hospital on Thursday.

CBS News said the incident unfolded before noon, taking place off West 5th Avenue and Bryant Street.

Fire crews extinguished the flames, and EMS crews transported two people to the hospital for treatment of burn injuries. Firefighters later confirmed the fire resulted from a natural gas leak.

The source’s photo indicates that it was a Toyota RAV4 SUV that caught on fire.

Traffic delays could be seen in the area as crews worked to clean up the scene.

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