LEDYARD, Conn. (AP) Officials say a motorcyclist is dead after colliding head-on with a car in southeastern Connecticut, causing both vehicles to burst into flames.

Fire officials say the crash happened Monday evening in Ledyard at the intersection of state Route 117 and Thomas Road. First responders found both vehicles ablaze, with flames interfering with overheard wires and spreading to nearby brush.

The motorcyclist died on scene. His name was not released.

Both people riding in the car escaped on their own and were taken to the hospital.

Route 117 was closed at Spicer Hill Road on the south end and Rose Hill Road on the north end.

The cause of the crash is being investigated.