One person died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near The Citadel mall, according to police.

Police and fire crews responded to the crash at about 8 a.m. at North Academy Boulevard and East Boulder Street near East Platte Avenue. Fire crews extricated the driver and passenger from one vehicle and they were taken to a local hospital.

The driver later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

One person in a second vehicle was also taken to a local hospital for their injuries.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash and have not indicated if any drivers will be charged or ticketed.

Fire crews also responded to a small fuel spill as a result of the crash that was contained on the scene.

The intersection on North Academy Boulevard from East Platte Avenue to East Bijou Street will be closed until about 1 p.m. while crews clear the scene. Police say to expect delays and use alternate routes.

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