Published 16:22 IST, January 1st 2020
UK: 3 killed after car and lorry collide near Heathrow airport
At least three people have died in a collision between a Mercedes HGV lorry and a Toyota Yaris car near Heathrow airport, London, according to the reports.
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At least three people have died in a collision between a car and a lorry near Heathrow airport, London, according to the reports. The incident occurred when Mercedes HGV and a Toyota Yaris collided just before the midnight of New Year's Eve. The police said that the lorry ended up falling in Longford River situated next to the road. Two men aged 25 and 23 and a woman aged 20 travelling in the car died on the spot. Another woman was rushed to the hospital and medical authorities said that her condition is critical.
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Road closed until Wednesday morning
The driver of the lorry was also taken to the hospital as he was injured. The pictures of the car show that the car toppled as police investigated the scene and the front side of the lorry in the river. Police added that they were called on the site at the junction of Bedfont Road and Long Lane at 11.39 pm (GMT). The road, located in the Heathrow's southern perimeter, will remain closed till Wednesday morning. No arrests have been made so far.
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Sussex Roads Policing Unit and Sergeant Chris Schultze from Surrey said that their thoughts are with the families and friends of victims who were involved in the collision. The police urged witnesses to report any information via 101 and quote the reference number PR/P19303422.
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16:22 IST, January 1st 2020