Two people died trapped in a burning car following a traffic accident that occurred today near Codreanca village, Straseni district. Another man was taken by an ambulance, but shortly died in hospital.

Two cars were involved in what the police described as a “violent collision”. General Police Inspectorate spokesperson Diana Fetco said one of the charred victims found in the car was a 49-year-old man. The second victim could not be immediately identified.

The man that died in hospital was from the second car. He was 50.

The police didn’t offer any other details as to the causes and circumstances of the collision.