LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – The North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating a tragic incident on Tuesday morning involving five automobiles.

Officers from the NLVPD responded shortly after 6 a.m., according to the department. in response to a report of a five-vehicle collision near Civic Center and Owens.

According to police, numerous medical units were dispatched, and one individual was pronounced dead on the site.

The junction was blocked during the inquiry, according to NLVPD. Drivers were instructed to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

There was no other information available at the time.