Vehicle Crashes Into Building in Aurora, Both Go Up In Flames

The incident took place Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by Aurora Fire.

(Aurora, Ind.) - The Aurora Fire Department received a report on Tuesday afternoon that a vehicle had crashed into a building on Sycamore Estates Drive.

Upon arrival, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.

The fire was caused due to a broken gas line in the building that occurred at the time of the crash.

The driver, who’s identity was not released, was pulled from the burning vehicle by bystanders and taken a safe distance away until EMS could provide aid. The driver was transported to St. Elizabeth Dearborn with unknown injuries.

The fire was extinguished once the gas to the building was turned off.

Damage was maintained to the storage area of the building.

Crews were on scene for approximately four hours.

Assisting agencies included Lawrenceburg Fire, Greendale Fire and Aurora Utilities.  

 

More from Local News

Events

Fourth of July Events in Eagle Country

There are lots of ways to celebrate our Independence

Batesville Selects Ziegelmaier to Lead Band Program

Ziegelmaier previously served as the Director of Bands at Lawrenceburg Community Schools

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Applications Open

The Scholarship Program will provide 147 scholarships statewide and one scholarship in Ripley County

Rushville Native Wins Lions Pride 5K to Kickoff 2026 SIRC

Four more events will be held locally to support cross country programs

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Joe Nichols - Another Side of You

Jordan Davis and featuring Luke Bryan Buy Dirt 0:33
Darius Rucker It Won't Be Like This For Long 0:30
Dierks Bentley 5-1-5-0 0:27
Holly Dunn You Really Had Me Going 0:24