Two teenagers killed and three injured after crash in Nottinghamshire village

Two teenagers have died after a crash in a Nottinghamshire village.

The two-car collision happened on the A612 Southwell Road, in Gonalston, at around 10.45pm on Thursday 22 September.

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people were taken to Queen’s Medical Centre with potentially life-threatening injuries.

A fifth person suffered injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

The A612 Southwell Road was closed between its junctions with Gonalston Road, Gonalston, and Beck Street, Thurgarton, while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The road was closed for several hours before it reopened.

Case investigator Louise Melbourne, of Nottinghamshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of everyone involved.

"Our specialist trained officers are working to offer families support at this incredibly sad time.

"Enquiries are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any dash-cam footage that may be helpful to the investigation, to get in touch as soon as possible."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101.