Traffic officers are appealing for witnesses and information after three people have died in a collision on the North Circular Road in the early hours of this morning, Monday 23 December.
Police were called at around 00:25hrs to reports of a collision on the A406 North Circular road/Bowes Road, N11 close to the junction with Natal Road.
Police, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended after a collision between a Subaru Impreza and a lorry.
Reports suggest that the Subaru was travelling westbound and hit the central reservation before colliding with the lorry travelling eastbound. The car then caught fire.
Officers believe that three people (no further details at this time) have died. All were in the Subaru Impreza. Next of kin have yet to be informed.
The driver of the lorry suffered minor injuries.
A Vauxhall Astra was also involved in the collision. Two men (no further details at this time) were taken to hospital suffering from minor injuries. One [A] was subsequently discharged and then arrested; the second [B] was arrested but remains in hospital at this time.
Both were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Officers from the Road Death Investigation Unit at Chadwell Heath Traffic Garage are investigating.
They are appealing for any witnesses and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any cars travelling in a group, at high speed, on the A406.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to call the witness line on 020 597 4874.
