Two women killed in motorway tragedy as three men arrested

Two women have died after two cars crashed and both left the carriageway on the M4. The women - who were both passengers in the same car - were pronounced dead at the scene.

It came after the collision on the M4 eastbound between junctions 22 (M49) and 21 (M48) at approximately 12.05am this morning (July 17). The road was shut for 15-hours as investigators worked at the scene.

And three men who were travelling in one of the cars have now been arrested, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police has said. They added: "We are appealing for witnesses after emergency services were called to a two-car collision on M4 eastbound between junctions 22 (M49) and 21 (M48) at approximately 12.05am this morning (Monday 17 July).

"Officers arriving at the scene found both vehicles had left the carriageway, and a number of casualties. They were supported by the National Police Air Service and Gwent Police.

"Sadly, two women, who were passengers in one of the vehicles, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Relatives of the two women have been informed and our thoughts are with them.

"The three remaining occupants of the vehicle attended hospital, but their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Three men who were travelling in the other car have been arrested and are in police custody after also receiving hospital treatment."

They added: "We’d please ask any witnesses or motorists with dashcam that could assist our ongoing enquiries call 101 and quote reference number 5223170366 or contact us via our website."

Two women killed in motorway tragedy as three men arrested

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