TAMPA, Fla. -- Guests at a Tampa motel got a scare overnight after two vehicles collided and one struck the building. 

  • Fiery crash after cars collide and one hits a motel
  • Crash at 2 a.m. on West Hillsborough Ave in Tampa
  • Only minor injuries, slight damage to building 

According to Tampa police, one vehicle hit a telephone pole while the other crashed into the Sunny South Motel and burst into flames. 

Firefighters responded to the motel, located at 3206 West Hillsborough Avenue, just after 2 a.m. 

The motel was evacuated as firefighters quickly put out the flames. 

Police said a sedan making a lane change caused the crash. There were only minor injuries to the drivers and authorities said only minor damage to the motel. 

Guests returned to their rooms after the cleanup.