TWO men in their 20s have died and five others are in hospital after a horror crash.
Essex Police were called to reports of a two-vehicle smash at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout on the A130, near Wickford, shortly after 4.15am on Monday.
Paramedics tragically pronounced one man dead at the scene while the other victim died later in hospital.
Five other people were also transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Officers arrested the drivers of both cars, two men aged 23 and 24.
They were detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Both men have since been released on bail until November 20.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are now in a position to confirm two men, both in their 20s, died following a collision on the A130 yesterday (Monday 1 September).
“Officers were called to reports of a two vehicle collision at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout shortly after 4.15am.
“Sadly, one man died at the scene while another died in hospital.
“Specialist officers are supporting their families.
“Five other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“The drivers of the two cars – two men from Barking aged 23 and 24 – were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
“They have since been released on bail until 20 November.
“Our investigation into the collision is ongoing.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“Please quote incident 120 of 1 September.”
Or you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Two men in their 20s have died and five others are in hospital after a horror crash
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