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Police: 3 People Killed After Stolen SUV Crashes Into Pole, Bursts Into Flames

TABERNACLE, N.J. (CBS) -- Two people were killed following a car accident in Burlington County on Monday afternoon, police say.

New Jersey State Police say the crash occurred at Flyatt and Carranza Roads in Tabernacle shortly after noon.

Video from Chopper 3 shows the vehicle wrapped around a pole while firefighters try to douse flames from the car.

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At least two people were killed in an accident in Shamong Township. (credit: CBS3)

Authorities say troopers were pursuing a stolen SUV when the driver lost control and hit a utility pole.

The SUV burst into flames, killing all three people inside.

Police say they're still working to identify them.

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