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Olathe PD investigating fatal crash after car found burning in woods

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Olathe police are investigating what they believe is a fatal crash after a car was found burning in a wooded area.

The car was found near 133rd Street and S. Greenwood St. shortly before 3 p.m. Monday. Officials said the car was fully engulfed in flames at one point.

Officials said a body was found inside the car. The victim has yet to be identified.

Police believe the car crashed through a barricade at the end of a dead end but it's not clear what led to the crash.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.