Two killed after one-vehicle crash near Newton, Kansas

Two people were killed after a one-vehicle crash near Newton, Kansas.

The crash took place at I-135 and Southeast 14th Connector at around 9:00 a.m.

A van carrying seven people was traveling southbound on I-135 when it left the highway between the two bridges, went down the embankment, and struck into the bridge pillar below.

Two were pronounced dead at the scene. The other two are in critical condition, and three others had serious injuries.

Identities of the two dead have been released as 35-year-old Stephanie Manyseng and 43-year-old Rudy Perez-Marcial. Both of them were from Wichita.

I-135 was open to traffic, but officials asked to avoid SE 14th Connector.

The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Newton Police Department are investigating the crash.