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Arrest made after two men killed in Herefordshire crash involving two cars and a lorry
Overview
Two men died following a collision on the A49 in Dinmore, Herefordshire, involving a Vauxhall Astra, a Citroen C3 Picasso, and a DAF lorry. The driver and passenger of the Vauxhall were pronounced dead at the scene. A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and has since been released on bail while police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Key points
- Two men died in a crash on the A49 in Dinmore, Herefordshire, at about 16:10 BST on Tuesday.
- The collision involved a Vauxhall Astra, a Citroen C3 Picasso, and a DAF lorry.
- The driver of the Vauxhall (in his 40s) and a passenger (in his 20s) died at the scene despite emergency services administering life support.
- A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs and has been released on bail.
- West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage related to the incident.