Three people were killed early Saturday morning after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire near Winter Haven.

It happened around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Spirit Lake Road and Sheffield Road.

Polk County Fire Rescue says when they arrived at the scene they found the vehicle engulfed in flames.

After putting the fire out, firefighters found three people dead inside the vehicle.

Deputies have not released the names of the victims.

The intersection is closed as the Polk County Sheriff's Office investigates.


Polk County Fire Rescue says when they arrived at the scene they found the vehicle engulfed in flames. (Matthew Apthorp, Staff)