Two people are dead after a crash between an SUV and a semi truck on Highway 3 east of Sparwood, on Monday morning.

Police say the SUV lost control and drove into the side of the oncoming tractor trailer, then wound up partially submerged in Michel Creek. Both occupants of the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said driving and weather conditions in the area were very poor at the time of the crash, with heavy snowfall and accumulation.

Highway 3 was closed for most of the day and reopened late Monday afternoon.