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One person is dead after a crash on the KY-80 bridge crossing the Rockcastle River between Laurel and Pulaski Counties.

Officials say the driver of a Jeep lost control on the icy bridge, and the vehicle slammed into a tractor-trailer. The driver of the Jeep was killed in the crash.

Officials have not released the name of the victim. They say they are waiting until family is notified.

The highway is blocked in both directions at the bridge as police continue their investigation.