A 53-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon.

The collision happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Circle Drive near the Eighth Street onramp.

The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead after being taken to Royal University Hospital.

Police say no charges have been laid, but the investigation is ongoing.

The crash caused traffic restrictions in the northbound lanes of Circle Drive between Eighth Street and 14th Street for several hours Wednesday afternoon and evening.