1 injured after vehicle goes off cliff, catches fire on Hwy 168 in Fresno Co.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- California Highway Patrol officers say one person was severely injured when their vehicle caught fire after crashing over a cliff on Highway 168 near the top of the four-lane.

CAL FIRE Fresno County firefighters responded to the area of Buckeye Heliport along the highway just before 5:30 p.m.
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Crews were able to douse the flames and rescue the driver. The victim was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center with major injuries.


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The cause of the crash is under investigation, but CHP officers believe the driver may have had trouble with the brakes.

This is a developing story.