1 dead after car catches fire in southwest Calgary

Update: EMS previously told Global News the victim was a woman but on Monday afternoon, police said the gender was not known 

The Calgary Police Traffic Unit was called to investigate a fiery fatal crash in the city’s southwest early Monday morning.

A car caught fire after veering off the road at Crowchild Trail and Glenmore Trail just before 2 a.m.

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Police said the car mounted a barrier and continued along it for more than 50 metres before going over the barrier and onto a grassy slope leading to the Lakeview community, continuing to slide as it caught fire.

EMS said a woman in her 20s managed to escape the vehicle, but suffered serious injuries. The driver was not able to get out before the car became engulfed in flames.

Police said speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. The cause of death is not yet known.

Investigators ask that anyone who witnessed the crash or may have information contact police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.