The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference in St. John’s, Saturday, June 24, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
ZHODA, Man. – A head-on collision on Highway 12 claimed the lives of two people Sunday morning, while two others were seriously injured.
Steinbach RCMP responded to the crash at around 9:25 a.m., approximately five kilometres north of Zhoda. Investigators say a northbound minivan attempted to pass a semi-trailer when it collided with a southbound SUV.
The 76-year-old male driver of the minivan and a 72-year-old female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old male passenger was rushed to hospital in serious condition.
The 41-year-old male driver of the SUV was transported to hospital in critical condition.
RCMP continue to investigate.
