Two killed after car struck into a tree in Raleigh

Two people were killed following a car crash in Raleigh near RDU International Airport in Durham on Sunday night.

The officials got to know about the report of the crash by 10:30 p.m. along Brier Creek Parkway near Vogel Street/Arnold Palmer Drive.

The crash took place when a car occupied by two people went off the road and struck a tree. Officials said the engine was engulfed after the crash.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other person who was trapped inside the vehicle died a short time later.

The incident is under investigation.