A crash late Saturday evening on North State Road 9 has left two dead and multiple injuries.

It happened about 9:30 pm near 750 North and involved a a Kia van, a tractor and an RV.

Preliminary reports from the Indiana State Police indicate the van was northbound on SR 9 when it ran into the back of a tractor pulling a hay baler. From there, the Kia van went into the southbound lanes and struck an oncoming RV head-on.

The driver and a passenger in the Kia van were killed in the accident.  A child in the van was transported to Riley.

A passenger in the RV was transported to IU – Methodist.  Injuries for that person were not believed to be life-threatening.  Other passengers in the RV were also injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department also notes that Indiana State Police reconstructionists are aiding in the investigation.

No names have been released as of this report.

SR 9 was closed until about 2:00 am Sunday.

More details to come when released by local law enforcement.