FITCHBURG, Wis. (WKOW) — One person was killed and another person was hurt after a crash Thursday on U.S. Highway 14.

The crash was reported around 8:50 a.m., just north of Lacy Road, according to the Fitchburg Fire Department. The highway in that area was closed to traffic during the investigation.

Upon arrival, firefighters found two vehicles in the eastbound lanes with significant damage.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person suffered injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. No other injuries to bystanders or first responders were reported.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Fitchburg Police Department.

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