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A crash between a semi and an SUV near Hamel Wednesday has left two people dead. According to the Illinois State Police, the driver of a semi southbound on Route 4 did not stop at the intersection at Route 140 and hit a westbound SUV, killing the two occupants of the SUV.

They were pronounced dead at the scene. This happened yesterday just before 8am. The driver of the semi reportedly refused medical attention. The names of those involved have not yet been released.