Two teenagers killed in horror minibus crash on M1 near Rugby

Two teenagers have lost their lives following a serious collision on the M1.

Officers were called to the crash just before junction 20 at 1.33pm on Friday afternoon, April 10.

Police have revealed that a blue car, travelling along Gilmorton Lane towards Lutterworth[1], left the road bridge above the carriageway and struck a minibus heading southbound on the M1.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands[4] Ambulance Service also attended the scene.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "Four people in the minibus - a white Fiat Ducato - were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a man, has been discharged and three women remain in hospital.", reports Leicestershire Live[5].

"The two people in the blue car, both teenagers, were declared dead at the scene."

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours while forensic investigations continue at the scene.

Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on Gilmorton Lane or on the M1 near junction 20 - in either direction - at around 1.30pm on Friday afternoon to come forward.

Anyone with dashcam footage or who saw either vehicle prior to the collision is urged to get in touch with police.

You can contact police on 101, quoting incident number 308 of 10th April.

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References

1. ^ Lutterworth (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
2. ^ Residents in one of Coventry's most prestigious streets lose fight over new home (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
3. ^ Influencer banned from Warwickshire pub as patrons told 'be kind' (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
4. ^ Midlands (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
5. ^ Leicestershire Live (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
6. ^ Keep up with the latest news from across Warwickshire with our FREE email newsletter. (www.coventrytelegraph.net)