PHOENIX – One person is dead and five others are severely injured after a serious two-vehicle crash in Surprise Sunday evening, officials said.

A Surprise fire spokesman said the crash, which occurred just south of Bell and Reems roads, left one vehicle on its side which burst into flames.

At least one of the critically injured had to be flown to Maricopa Medical Center with serious burn injuries, officials said. There was no word on what caused the crash.

Emergency personnel remained on scene investigating the accident. The intersection of Reems Road and Paradise Lane was shut down.