RCMP are investigating following a crash Thursday morning that claimed two lives.

The collision happened at around 11:40 a.m. yesterday, near the intersection of Highway 8 and Provincial Road 230.

RCMP say a southbound vehicle driving in the northbound lane, collided with a northbound vehicle. 

Both drivers and sole occupants, ages 66 and 73 years old, were pronounced deceased.

The investigation is ongoing.