1 killed, 2 hurt when van catches fire in Lakewood

One person was killed and two others seriously hurt when a van caught fire early Monday morning in Lakewood.

According to West Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews were called around 4:00 a.m. to a vehicle fire at 92nd and S. Tacoma Way.

Authorities said a bystander spotted the van on fire and was able to pull two people out to safety. A third person in the van, a man, did not survive.

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A man and a woman were taken in serious condition to a nearby hospital.

It's unclear what caused the fire. The investigation is ongoing.

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