ESPANOLA, Ont. -- Ontario provincial police are investigating after two people were found dead in Espanola, west of Sudbury.

Investigators say they made the discovery late Sunday afternoon after going into a home to check on the well-being of two people.

They say the office of the chief coroner and the province's forensic pathology service are helping with the investigation.

Police say they do not believe there is a risk to public safety.

Anyone with information regarding the deaths is asked to contact investigators.