Two people died in a two-vehicle crash near Norway Saturday morning. The crash happened on Route 71, east of East 25th Road.

Illinois State Police said one occupant was pronounced dead at the scene. A second occupant was taken to an area hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.

The crash occurred at about 5:26 a.m. State police said the roadway was closed for about five hours as a result.

The crash remains under investigation.

The names of the deceased have not yet been released.