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Two Teenagers Die in Vehicle Crash from Bridge onto M1 Motorway Near Lutterworth
Two teenagers died after their car fell from a bridge onto the M1 motorway in Leicestershire, colliding with a minibus. The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Four people in the minibus were injured and taken to hospital.
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Two teenagers died in a crash on the M1 motorway in Leicestershire on Friday afternoon. Their car plunged from a bridge and struck a minibus, according to Leicestershire Police.
Both occupants of the car, who were teenagers, were pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services, including Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, responded to the collision. The motorway was closed for several hours to allow for forensic investigations.
people in the minibus sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital.
Leicestershire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses. The force is seeking information from anyone traveling near the M1 around the time of the incident.
Officers are particularly interested in dashcam footage from motorists in the area.
The police investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Witnesses who observed the car or the minibus are urged to contact authorities. The closure of the M1 affected traffic in the region for several hours following the incident.
