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Two Teenagers Killed in Car Crash from Bridge onto M1 Motorway in Leicestershire
Two teenagers died after their car fell from a bridge over the M1 motorway and struck a minibus on Friday. The incident occurred near junctions 20 and 21, leading to a closure of the motorway in both directions for over 10 hours. Four people from the minibus were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Two teenagers were killed when their car plunged from a bridge over the M1 motorway and collided with a minibus. The incident happened between junction 21 for Leicester and junction 20 for Lutterworth. Authorities closed the M1 in both directions following the collision. The closure lasted more than 10 hours, from Friday afternoon into the night, with the road reopening by Saturday morning.
occupants of the minibus were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.
Leicestershire Police confirmed that fire and ambulance services attended the scene. Motorists, including families with children, were stuck on the motorway during the closure.
Police are investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses.
The crash has affected commuters and travelers on one of the UK's major motorways, which connects London to the Midlands and northern England.
Investigations into the cause of the vehicle leaving the bridge are ongoing, with no further details released. The incident underscores road safety concerns on overpasses and busy highways.
