Three people ‘including 16-year-old boy’ die in Cornwall horror crash: Four teenagers are arrested for ‘causing death by dangerous driving’
- Four teenagers were arrested for ‘causing death by dangerous driving’
- Two men and a 16-year-old boy died in crash near St Ive, Liskeard, in Cornwall
Three people including 16-year-old boy died last night after a car crashed and caught fire.
Four teenagers were arrested for ‘causing death by dangerous driving’ after the tragedy near St Ive, Liskeard, in Cornwall.
Police were called at 11.50pm last night to the A390 near St Ive, to reports that a vehicle had left the road and was on fire.
Devon and Cornwall Police said two men aged 18 and 30 and a 16-year-old boy died at the scene.
The force said formal identification was yet to take place but their next of kin had been informed and were being supported by specially trained officers.
Police were called at 11.50pm last night to the A390 near St Ive, to reports that a vehicle had left the road and was on fire
Two boys and two girls, from Liskeard, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remain in police custody.
Officers have also seized a second vehicle which is believed to be linked to the incident.
The road was closed to allow a full police investigation to take place at the scene and the road closure has now been handed to Highways and is expected to reopen later this evening.
Sergeant Tina Green from the Bodmin Serious Collision Investigation Team said: ‘Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives and our investigation remains ongoing to understand the full circumstances of how this tragic incident occurred.
Two boys and two girls, from Liskeard, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remain in police custody (File image)
‘Whilst our enquiries are ongoing there will be an increased police presence in the area of the collision and in the wider Liskeard area.
‘I would encourage anyone with information which might assist police and anyone who was travelling in the area and may have relevant dash-cam footage to report it to us.’
Sgt Green continued: ‘We are aware of some comments and speculation on social media and I would remind the public that there is a live and active police investigation in relation to this incident and therefore please refrain from speculating about the nature of the incident and those involved.
‘If you see any social media commentary that you feel may assist our investigation, please report that to us also.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or report it online here quoting reference 50230120322.
