Fatal Crash on M1 Involving Teenagers and Minibus
Two teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in is believed to have left a road bridge and collided with a minibus on the motorway below, according to police.
Leicestershire Police responded to the southbound carriageway of the M1 at approximately 13:35 BST on Friday following reports that a blue car travelling along Gilmorton Lane towards Lutterworth had left the road bridge onto the motorway carriageway.
Both teenagers in the blue car were pronounced dead at the scene. The minibus driver and three passengers were transported to hospital with "non-life-threatening injuries," police confirmed.
The driver of the minibus has since been discharged from hospital, while three women passengers remain admitted for treatment, the force added.
Authorities have stated that forensic investigations are ongoing and have urged any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
"Both teenagers travelling in the blue car were declared dead at the scene, while the minibus driver and three passengers were taken to hospital with 'non-life-threatening injuries', police said."
"The man driving the van has been discharged but three women remain in hospital, the force said."
"Officers said forensic work was taking place, and urged any witnesses or any drivers with dashcam footage to get in touch."
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