A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 45 this morning resulted in the death of a Ludlow man and injuries to two other people. Authorities say the accident occurred about a mile and a half north of Rantoul this morning. Police, EMS, and fire crews were called to the scene at 6:16 a.m. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead, while the two men in the other vehicle were transported to local hospitals for treatment. At this time, there is no word on the seriousness of their injuries.
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