One killed after tractor-trailer and car collide on I-78.

One person was killed during a fiery crash between a tractor-trailer and a car in Northampton County Monday morning.

The accident happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 in Glendon, Pa.

According to investigators, at least one person was killed after a ShopRite tractor-trailer and a car collided. Authorities say the car was trapped underneath the tractor-trailer and a fire started as a result of the crash.

It was not immediately known if the deceased was in the tractor-trailer of car.

The crash is impacting traffic in the area and motorists are being urged to avoid the area.

The deadly crash remains under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.