Four men in their 20s have died after a car crashed into a lamppost in Huyton, Merseyside, in the early hours of the morning. A fifth passenger remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Crash details
Merseyside Police were called to Liverpool Road, Huyton, just before 2am following reports that a black Seat Cupra had left the road and collided with a lamppost. The vehicle was travelling from Liverpool towards Knowsley.
Emergency services attended the scene, where two men aged 23 and two others aged 24 and 26 were pronounced dead. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Hospital and investigation
A 27-year-old man who was a passenger in the car was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition. A police scene is in place as part of the initial investigation, and road closures are in effect on Liverpool Road and East Prescot Road. East Prescot Road is closed in both directions from its junction with Finch Lane to its junction with Princess Drive. These closures are expected to remain in place over the coming weekend, police said.
Superintendent Paul Holden said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of the four men who sadly lost their lives following the collision in the early hours of this morning. Their families have been informed and are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers. This is a truly devastating moment for their families and loved ones, and it is now our priority to get answers for them on how the collision occurred."
Appeal for witnesses
Holden added: "We know this happened very early this morning, but if anyone saw what happened or were driving through the area just before the incident occurred then please get in touch. Similarly, if you live in the area and have doorbell footage of the black Seat Cupra or the incident itself, please contact us. You may have information or footage that would be useful to our investigation."
A temporary flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, is also in place above Liverpool Road in Huyton. The restriction regulations are under article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016. No drones are permitted to fly within the area outlined in the attached map. Drone users flying inside the restricted airspace without permission will be guilty of an offence and could be prosecuted, with equipment seized and confiscated. Merseyside Police Drones, air ambulances, Fire Service Drones and NPAS are excluded from the restriction.
Anyone who wishes to seek consideration for safe and appropriate drone flight in these areas must obtain permission from Merseyside Police Tac Ad on 07971688873.
Contact information
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 26000600149.
