Car catches fire after crashing into tree in Springfield

Crews in Springfield responded to Breckwood Circle Sunday for reports of a car crashed into a tree.

According to Springfield Fire officials, the vehicle caught fire after striking the tree, forcing three occupants to self-extricate themselves from the car.

Officials added that the occupants were then sent to the hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Springfield Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.