Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Gallatin County.
According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 10:52 a.m. Monday, August 3rd at the intersection of Ridgway New Haven Road and Shawneetown New Haven Road.
Preliminary information indicates the passenger vehicle collided with a truck tractor-semi trailer. Two occupants of the passenger vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the semi sustained injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Illinois State Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. The identities of those involved have not yet been released, and no additional information was immediately available.