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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.

Key Facts

Two teenagers
died in car crash on M1
Crash time
approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday
Location
Gilmorton Lane bridge near junction 20
Minibus injuries
four occupants hospitalized, three non-life-threatening
Police appeal
seeking dashcam footage from witnesses

Story Timeline

5 events
  1. Friday afternoon, approximately 1:30 p.m.

    Blue car fell from bridge on Gilmorton Lane onto M1, striking minibus near junction 20.

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  2. Immediately after crash

    Two teenagers pronounced dead at scene; four minibus occupants injured and hospitalized.

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  3. Following the incident

    M1 motorway closed for several hours during forensic investigations by police.

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  4. Post-incident updates

    Three women continued treatment for non-life-threatening injuries; male driver released.

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  5. Ongoing

    Leicestershire Police appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    M1 southbound closed for several hours, causing traffic disruptions near junction 20.

  2. 02

    Police investigation may lead to additional witness statements aiding inquiry.

  3. 03

    Three women receive ongoing hospital treatment for injuries from the crash.

  4. 04

    Male minibus driver released from care, allowing return to normal activities.

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