Two British women have died in a road crash in Romania alongside eight dogs while reportedly carrying out an animal rescue.

The two women have been named as 61-year-old Allison Condon and 41-year-old Rachael Harvey-Purkiss.

According to reports, both women died at the scene of the collision in Romania, and eight dogs travelling with them also lost their lives.

Reports state that the pair had been in the country "trying to rescue dogs" when the fatal crash took place.

Following the news of the crash, the two women have been warmly remembered, with tributes describing them as "two rare diamonds".

At this stage, specific details about the precise location of the collision and the exact circumstances of the incident have not been disclosed in the initial reports.

What we do not know yet is how the crash occurred, whether any other vehicles were involved, or where the rescue dogs were being transported.

When incidents like this happen abroad, establishing the verified facts and formal findings from local authorities often takes time.

For now, the confirmed facts remain that Allison Condon and Rachael Harvey-Purkiss lost their lives at the scene in Romania alongside the eight animals they were reportedly trying to help.

I will be following this story closely as official information develops — check back for updates.