Two teenagers have tragically died in Leicestershire after their vehicle veered off a bridge and plummeted onto the M1 motorway below.
The victims, whose names have not been released by Leicestershire Police, were reportedly driving on Gilmorton Lane towards Lutterworth when the incident occurred on Friday afternoon.
Local authorities revealed that the blue car collided with a minibus, which was travelling on the M1 below the bridge, injuring an additional four people.
Two teenagers were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Roads were closed throughout Friday as officers carried out investigations at the scene to determine what happened, but the M1 has since reopened.
According to Leicestershire Police, forensic investigations into the incident continue, with authorities calling on potential witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage at the time to come forward.
“Leicestershire Police would like to hear from anyone who was driving on Gilmorton Lane or on the M1 in the area of junction 20 – in both directions – at around 1.30pm on Friday afternoon,” the statement reads.
“Anyone with dashcam footage or who car either vehicle before the collision is asked to contact us.”
Those who may have information for the police are requested to contact 101 and quote incident number 308.
Tributes have flooded in across social media, with local residents paying respects to the teens who lost their lives. Social media followers are being urged not to speculate about the tragic incident.
“Today was a very sad day that two people lost their lives and others injured. In future if you are stuck in traffic think about the reason why and that life isn't about rushing home to watch tv or having dinner when somebody else is suffering,” wrote one social media profile.
Another added: “How very sad,I was stuck for 6 hours on the M1 today but would stay for another 6 hours if the people involved could have been saved. Love to all families.”
