Two people are dead following a collision near Standard around 5 p.m. Monday, July 3.

Strathmore RCMP say a mini-van carrying seven people went through a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 840 and Secondary Road 564, hitting a southbound SUV, killing both the driver and passenger.

The seven people in the mini-van all sustained various injuries but none were considered life threatening.

Mounties continue to investigate and say charges are pending.

No names have been released.

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