Tollerton crash: Three young men dead after village crash near Nottingham as police provide update

Two men have been arrested after three people were killed in a horror late night car crash in a village.

Emergency services were called to Cotgrave Road, in Tollerton, Notts., following the smash shortly after 11pm last night (Thurs).

The driver, a 23-year-old man, and two male passengers, aged 19 and 21, were pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of medics.

Two men in another car, a passenger aged 20 and a driver aged 26, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

Nottinghamshire Police said the 26-year-old suspect had also been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Sergeant Mark Baker, of the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Three men have tragically lost their lives following this incident and our thoughts are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

“The victim’s relatives have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.

“We will be carrying out a thorough investigation to determine what has happened. The road will remain closed while this investigation takes place.”

Any witnesses or those with information can call 101 quoting incident number 25*297832 and Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.