North I-25 closed in Denver after a crash between Santa Fe and the university

The northbound lanes of Interstate 25 are closed between University Boulevard and Santa Fe Drive as a result of an accident, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

The agency first posted about the closure on X at 6:25 p.m

Denver police reported on its X account that the crash occurred near the Santa Fe Drive interchange and involved two cars. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

More information about the crash will be added to this story as it becomes available.