Authorities: 2 killed, several others injured in van crash

LEO, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say two people have been killed and several others injured after an early morning van crash in northeastern Indiana.

WANE-TV reports Allen County Sheriff's Department Captain Steve Stone says a passenger van with 16 people inside, including juveniles, went off the road and hit a tree.

It's unclear what caused the crash.

Police say two male passengers died. Two others were hospitalized in critical conditions. Six others had injuries that weren't considered life threatening.

State Road 1 was closed for several hours during the investigation.

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Information from: WANE-TV, http://www.wane.com/