WAYNE, Neb. -- One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Wayne County.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said officers were sent to mile marker 9 on Highway 35 for a two-vehicle collision on Monday at 8:10 a.m.

Officials said a vehicle was going east when it collided with a semi-truck that was going west. The vehicle reportedly went into the ditch from the impact.

According to authorities, the driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the semi was transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of the semi has reportedly been released from the hospital.

The collision is currently being investigated.