Two teenagers, 18, killed in horror crash after car ploughs into tree in Coventry

TWO teenagers have been killed in a horror crash after a car ploughed into a tree in Coventry.

Emergency services raced to the scene at 5.20am on Saturday and found the driver and a passenger - both 18 - in a critical condition.

West Midlands Police said they sadly died at the scene in Burns Road.

Two other boys, also aged 18, were rushed to hospital after they were found with serious injuries.

It's understood the injured teens were passengers in the car.

Cops have launched an investigation into the crash and urged witnesses to come forward with any information.

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Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes said: “We’re working hard to find out how the collision happened.

"If you were in the area at the time and either saw what happened or have dash cam footage, please get in touch."

Police said Burns Road at the junction of Walsgrave Road and Longfellow Road is likely to remain closed for most of Saturday morning. 

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Anyone with information has been asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight or call 101 anytime.

To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting log 638 of March 19. 

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