Heathrow airport car and lorry crash leaves three dead
Written by News on 01/01/2020
Three people have died in a crash between a car and a lorry near Heathrow airport.
The collision between a Mercedes HGV and a Toyota Yaris happened shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Surrey Police said the lorry “ended up in Longford River” next to the road.
Two men aged 25 and 23, and a woman aged 20 – who were all in the Yaris, died at the scene.
A 25-year-old woman who had also been in the car was taken to hospital and is in a serious condition.
The lorry driver was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
Pictures show the car on its roof as police investigated the scene, and the front of the lorry in the river.
Police said they were called to the crash in Stanwell – at the junction of Bedfont Road and Long Lane – at 11.39pm.
The road is near Heathrow’s southern perimeter and was still shut this morning, while work continued to recover the lorry.
No arrests have been made and next of kin have been informed.
The lorry was operated by air services provider dnata, which provides catering and cargo services to airlines.
A company spokesperson said: “We are fully assisting relevant authorities with their investigations. Our thoughts and condolences are with the families of those affected by this very sad incident.”
One driver, who did not want to be named, told the Press Association that the road is “bad” and needs widening, adding: “You would be amazed how many accidents have happened down that road.”
Sergeant Chris Schultze from the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved in this collision at what is an extremely difficult time.
“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses to what happened and would urge anyone who may have any video footage, CCTV or dashcam or any other kind, to get in touch with us.
“Please report any information via 101 and quote the reference number PR/P19303422.”
In Manchester, a crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day has left one man dead and five people with injuries – one of them is considered to be seriously hurt.
The 59-year-old driver of a Skoda died in hospital a short time after his vehicle collided with a Mercedes C43 AMG at 3.3am.
Police are asking witnesses to get in touch.
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