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Six people dead in two-car crash | Six people dead in two-car crash |
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Six people have died in a head-on crash on the A614 in Nottinghamshire. | Six people have died in a head-on crash on the A614 in Nottinghamshire. |
Two cars were involved in the collision which happened just after 2300 GMT on Friday, near Bilsthorpe, on a road known as the Old Rufford Road. | Two cars were involved in the collision which happened just after 2300 GMT on Friday, near Bilsthorpe, on a road known as the Old Rufford Road. |
Four young people from the local area died in one car - in the other car two older people died. It is thought all six died at the scene. | Four young people from the local area died in one car - in the other car two older people died. It is thought all six died at the scene. |
A spokeswoman from Nottinghamshire Fire Service said both cars were severely damaged by fire. | A spokeswoman from Nottinghamshire Fire Service said both cars were severely damaged by fire. |
'Terrible accident' | 'Terrible accident' |
The bodies have now been recovered from the scene. | The bodies have now been recovered from the scene. |
Firefighters from Edwinstowe, Blidworth, Mansfield and Retford were called to the crash. Crews are still at the scene along with police investigators. | Firefighters from Edwinstowe, Blidworth, Mansfield and Retford were called to the crash. Crews are still at the scene along with police investigators. |
The road is likely to be closed until 1400 GMT. | The road is likely to be closed until 1400 GMT. |
Supt Bruce Cameron of Nottinghamshire Police said he did not believe bad weather conditions had played a part in the crash. | |
"The weather was clear the road was not icy at the time. My officers will consider all possibilities as to the cause of this accident. | |
"We need to find out the cause of this collision and get some closure for the families if we possibly can. | "We need to find out the cause of this collision and get some closure for the families if we possibly can. |
"We're asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police and help officers find out the cause of this terrible accident." | "We're asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police and help officers find out the cause of this terrible accident." |
Local resident Janice Gilbody said: "[The people of Bilsthorpe] will be in shock, horror and disbelief at the young lives lost. | |
"It's yet again another accident on this road... it's very dangerous with the speed and dips... it's a wonder it doesn't happen more often. | |
"It's a tragedy waiting to happen." |