ELMIRA, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say the driver of a tractor-trailer has died in a fiery crash on Interstate 86 in upstate New York.

The crash occurred Monday morning when state police say the westbound tractor-trailer crashed off the highway in the town of Elmira, struck several trees and caught fire.

Troopers say the truck's driver died in the crash. Authorities didn't immediately identify the victim.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

[STORY BY: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

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