INDIANAPOLIS — One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning on the southwest side of Indianapolis, according to the Decatur Township Fire Department.
Public Information Officer Billie Auberry confirmed one person was killed in the crash near Kentucky Avenue and Heathrow Way.
Auberry said four vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved and one of the vehicles was on fire when firefighters arrived.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two people were taken to a local hospital, Auberry said. One person was released at the scene.
Kentucky Avenue was closed in both directions between Heathrow Way and Stirling Pointe Drive while crews worked to clear the scene.
The accident remains under investigation, at this time no additional details have been released.
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