CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead and four others are hurt after what Medic described as a "serious accident" in east Charlotte involving a CATS bus, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, officials responded to the crash on the 5600 block of Central Ave near Reddman Road. CMPD says the crash involved a CATS bus and a passenger vehicle, although it's unclear what vehicle the victim was in when they died. Queen City NewsQueen City NewsQueen City NewsQueen City News Medic said four other people were transported to local hospitals, two with life-threatening injuries and two with minor injuries. Police urge drivers to avoid the area and find alternate routes.