Two teenagers have been killed and a 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition following a multi-vehicle collision on the A13 in Newham on Thursday evening. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway at 8.15pm, where an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrests made in connection with fatal crash
Three men, aged 18, 19, and 23, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. They remain in police custody as investigations continue. In addition to the fatalities, three people were taken to hospital, including a 16-year-old boy who sustained life-threatening injuries.
Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
Detective Chief Inspector James Beck, from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the victims' loved ones following this tragic incident. As we work to build a picture of the circumstances, we are keen to hear from any witnesses to the collision – particularly those with dashcam footage. We are aware of videos circulating on social media which appear to show the aftermath of the collision."
Beck urged the public not to share such footage but to contact police directly. Anyone with information or footage is asked to call 101, quoting reference 01/7736458/26, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
