Police are investigating after two women tragically died following a collision in Shard End.
Officers were called to the junction of Kitt’s Green Road, and Mackadown Lane, shortly after 8pm last night (26 Dec) following a collision involving a BMW 4 Series, a MG ZS and a quad bike.
Sadly, two passengers from the MG – one aged in her 40s and one in her 70s – were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said:
Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this devastating time and we’ll be offering as much support as we can.
Four other people – including a young child – were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver of the BMW left the scene but a short time later a man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He is currently in hospital and will be spoken to when deemed medically fit to be questioned.
Another man has also been arrested for assisting an offender and is currently in custody for questioning.
The quad bike also left the scene and officers are carrying out enquiries to identify and trace the rider.
Det Sgt Julie Lyman, from our serious collision investigation unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families who have been affected by this awful collision. It remains vital that we fully establish exactly what happened with all the vehicles involved, so I’d ask the rider of the quad bike to get in touch as I believe you are a key witness to the tragic events which have occurred.”