Woman killed in south Wichita collision

One person has died as the result of a collision in south Wichita on Saturday night, authorities said.

The three-vehicle accident was reported at 6:35 p.m. at the intersection of Madison and 47th Street South, near Hydraulic, Wichita police Sgt. Nikki Woodrow said.

A woman in her 70s was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where she passed away, Woodrow said. The two other drivers involved were not hurt.

Westbound 47th Street South was closed in the aftermath of the collision, and police advised drivers to avoid the area. There is no indication at this time that weather played a role in the accident, Woodrow said. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, she said.

This story was originally published January 14, 2017 at 7:35 PM with the headline "Woman killed in south Wichita collision."