Four young men lost their lives in a tragic accident where their vehicle collided with a lamp-post in Merseyside. The incident occurred on Liverpool Road in Huyton around 2 am on July 24. The car, a black Seat Cupra, veered off the road and struck the lamp-post while traveling towards Knowsley.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but sadly, two 23-year-olds and two individuals aged 24 and 26 were pronounced dead. Authorities have contacted their next of kin and are providing support through trained personnel. A 27-year-old passenger from the car was hospitalized and is now in stable condition.
Merseyside Police have closed off the affected road sections as they investigate the crash further. The closures on Liverpool Road and East Prescot Road are expected to remain in place over the weekend. The police are urging any witnesses or individuals with relevant footage to come forward to assist in the investigation.
Superintendent Paul Holden expressed condolences to the families of the deceased individuals and emphasized the importance of uncovering the circumstances of the collision. He urged anyone with information or footage of the incident to reach out to aid in the investigation.
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