Two teenagers have been killed and three other people injured in a car crash in Nottinghamshire.
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene after the two-car collision in Gonalston at 10.45pm on Thursday.
Two other people were taken to the Queen’s medical centre with potentially life-threatening injuries, while a fifth person suffered injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.
Nottinghamshire police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage as they continue to investigate the incident.
“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of everyone involved,” the case investigator Louise Melbourne said.
“Our specialist trained officers are working to offer families support at this incredibly sad time.
“Inquiries are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any dashcam footage that may be helpful to the investigation, to get in touch as soon as possible.”
The A612 Southwell Road was closed for several hours between its junctions with Gonalston Road, Gonalston, and Beck Street, Thurgarton, as emergency services worked at the scene.
The Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service area manager, Damien West, said: “Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who have died in this tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.”
In 2021, 1,560 road deaths were reported in Great Britain, with those travelling in cars accounting for 686 of the fatalities.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Nottinghamshire police on 101.