Two people die and two others in hospital after horror crash

A horror car crash in Heaton, Newcastle, has led to two men dying and two women taken to hospital with serious injuries with a police investigation underway after a Mercedes hit a wall

Two people have tragically died and two others were left seriously injured after a car crashed into a wall in Newcastle.

Two men, aged 30 and 26, were found to have sustained serious injuries after a Mercedes 250AMG collided with a wall on Chillingham Road, Heaton. Despite the best efforts of medics, they were pronounced dead a short time later. Two women, both aged 19, were also taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. They remain in hospital at this time.

The next of kin for both men have been informed of their deaths, and are being supported by specially-trained police officers. Northumbria Police are now asking for anyone who may have information regarding the collision to contact them.

Sergeant Andy Ferguson, of Northumbria Police's Roads Policing Unit, said: "This is an incredibly sad incident and our thoughts are firmly with the families and loved-ones of the two people who have tragically died. We have specially-trained officers supporting them and will assist in any way we can."

Sergeant Ferguson confirmed that an investigation into the collision has been launched and appealed to the public to get in touch, reported ChronicleLive. He added: "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the moments leading up to the collision or those with dashcam footage. Your information could be vital in helping us ascertain exactly what took place so please contact us."

Northumbria Police encouraged witnesses to send a direct message on social media, use the live chat on the Force website, or to report information through the website, quoting log number NP-20240926-0053. Witnesses can also upload dash cam footage through the website.