One person is dead and three others were seriously injured in a fatal collision Sunday on Route 18 in Springfield.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:41 p.m. involving two vehicles—a sedan and a pickup truck. According to the Springfield Police Department, one adult male was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Emergency responders from the Springfield Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to the scene. Authorities reported that both vehicles sustained extensive damage and required towing.
As a result of the collision, Route 18 was closed for over two hours to allow for investigation and cleanup. Traffic was diverted while investigators from the Springfield Police Department assessed the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.