Edmonton police say an 18-year-old man is in hospital following a fiery collision on Anthony Henday Drive on Friday morning.

EPS responded to reports of a collision around 2:41 a.m. on the Anthony Henday near 184 Street.

Reports indicate that a white Mitsubishi Lancer had struck the pillars of the overpass of 184 Street before it caught fire.

A road maintenance worker came upon the crash and was able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher before Edmonton Fire Rescue Services arrived and extracted the man from the vehicle.

He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Police are asking if anyone has any information regarding the collision, to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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