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Three individuals have died after a Sunday morning wreck in San Jose. The accident occured at approximately 2 a.m. on Highway 101 southbound close to the exit to Interstate 280. Police say the car was traveling south near the Interstate 280 off-ramp when it struck an embankment between the freeway and the off-ramp, hit two trees, spun around, and finally burst into flames. This resulted in the trees surrounding the roadway catching fire. Investigators continue to determine the cause of the accident. Police closed one lane of Highway 101 southbound while the investigation was conducted.