2 hospitalized after vehicle crashes, bursts into flames in Milwaukee

2 hospitalized after vehicle crashes, bursts into flames in Milwaukee The Milwaukee Fire Department confirms two people were taken to the hospital following the early morning crash and fire. Advertisement Updated: 7:35 AM CST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ James Ganley 2 hospitalized after vehicle crashes, bursts into flames in Milwaukee The Milwaukee Fire Department confirms two people were taken to the hospital following the early morning crash and fire. Updated: 7:35 AM CST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ James Ganley MILWAUKEE — Two people were taken to the hospital early Friday morning after a vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire in Milwaukee. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near 61st and Melvina streets, just south of Capitol Drive. Advertisement Video from the scene shows a badly charred vehicle still smoking, with Milwaukee and Wauwatosa police, firefighters and an ambulance responding. The Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed two people were taken to the hospital. Their conditions have not been released. Police radio traffic obtained through Broadcastify suggests a police pursuit may have preceded the crash. "Police in pursuit of a gray Honda Pilot, likely stolen auto," a dispatcher can be heard saying. Authorities have not confirmed whether the crash was connected to a pursuit or whether anyone was arrested. WISN 12 News has reached out to police for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Make WISN a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks 19-year-old to become of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history Dramatic video: Mother rescues man drowning 'We brought him home': A WWII soldier killed 82 years ago has finally been laid to rest New video shows NTSB investigators recovering Learjet wreckage pieces from Florida crash crater