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.

No names have been released, but RCMP continue to investigate and say charges are pending.