VIRGINIA – The two people who died in a three-vehicle crash near Virginia have been identified as Teboho Mofokeng (45) and Lesego Molahloe (19).

They died when a Renault Kwid collided with two other vehicles at the R730 and ZR Mahabane Road intersection on Sunday 18 October.

Two others sustained serious injuries and were transported to the RH Mattjhabeng Hospital in Welkom.

The Police were summoned to the scene at approximately 14:30.

Mofokeng, who was driving the white Renault Kwid, and his 19-year-old female passenger, Molahloe, were declared dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

Two male occupants of the Mahindra sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital for medical treatment. The two women travelling in the Toyota Starlet escaped without injuries, police confirmed.

Emergency services, rescue teams and law enforcement officers attended the scene. Virginia police have registered a case of culpable homicide following the crash.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear and are being investigated. Police have not released further details about the possible cause of the accident.

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