Police say alcohol is considered a factor in a two vehicle crash west of Marchand Sunday morning.

Steinbach RCMP responded to the collision around 2:45am.

Police say it happened along Highway 210, approximately three kilometres west of Marchand.

Five adults were taken to hospitals in Steinbach and Ste.Anne with undisclosed injuries. Police say none of the injuries appear life threatening.

An RCMP Traffic Analyst was asked to assist and Highway 210 was closed for about five hours.

The investigation continues.