MARLBOROUGH, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 12 near Webb Depot Road Wednesday morning, according to New Hampshire State Police.

The collision was reported shortly after 10:20 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicles were reported to have collided head-on, and both caught fire.

One driver died at the scene, state police said. The other driver suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries. Neither vehicle had passengers,

Emergency crews initially requested air medical assistance, but that response was later canceled. Two patients were ultimately reported for transport by ground ambulance.

Route 12 remained closed as of late Wednesday morning while emergency personnel worked at the scene. Marlborough police urged motorists to avoid the area.

The closure has also affected traffic on surrounding roads. Motorists have been using Marlborough Road to travel between Route 12 and Route 124. Traffic was backed up approximately a half-mile along Route 124 from Route 101.

The Marlborough and Keene fire departments and New Hampshire State Police responded to the crash.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Additional information will be published as it becomes available.