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A body was recovered from a burning vehicle in Longwood, Bronx, early Monday morning.

Firefighters responded at about 5:30 a.m. to 900 Intervale Avenue for a report of a vehicle on fire.

Witnesses reportedly saw a vehicle engulfed in flames with a person inside.

While responding, firefighters reported that a person in the backseat of the vehicle had suffered life-threatening injuries. EMS declared them dead at the scene.

NYPD officials say a medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Body Discovered in Car Fire

Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a vehicle fire.

Citizen user @INVINKS shows dark smoke rising from the flames in the street.

Police on the scene confirm a vehicle on fire.

Police report one person was injured in the vehicle fire and advise the victim sustained life-threatening injuries. They are requesting EMS  to the scene.

Firefighters report the person has been declared deceased at the scene after being found in the backseat of the car.

Citizen incorrectly reported the person was killed in the fire. Firefighters confirmed they found a body in the backseat of the car, but it's not clear if the blaze was the cause of death.

NYPD officials say that a medical examiner will determine the victim's cause of death.