Two dead and two injured after car hits tree in Coventry

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Two men died and two others were seriously injured when a car hit a tree in Coventry



West Midlands Police was called to Burns Road, near the junction with Longfellow Road and Walsgrave Road, at 05:20 GMT.

The driver and a passenger, both aged 18, were found in a critical condition and declared dead at the scene.

Two other 18-year-old men, believed to have been passengers, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Det Sgt 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 dashcam footage, please get in touch."

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Family tribute as two teens killed in Coventry crash are named



Two young men who died in a crash in Coventry at the weekend have been named as Arjun Singh Sheregill and Casey Harper. Both men, aged 18, died after the car they were in hit a tree in Burns Road on Saturday morning (19 March) at around 5.20am, while two other teenagers were seriously injured.

Paying tribute to Casey, his family said in a statement: "Casey was a loving son, who was loved by his friends and family. He was always reliable - a kind, generous and sincere young man, who enjoyed life to the full and was fun-loving.

"He was a sociable young man with a good sense of humour. This is a huge loss to everyone who knew and loved him."

His family have asked that they now be allowed to grieve in private. Similarly, the family of Arjun have requested their wishes be respected and that they also be allowed to grieve privately.

Burns Road at the junction of Walsgrave Road and Longfellow Road remained closed for a number of hours last Saturday (March 19) as the scene was forensically examined.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our work continues to find out the circumstances of this tragic crash. The lives of two young men have been lost and our thoughts remain with their family and friends at this sad time.

"But we would ask that if you were in the area at the time and either saw what happened or have dashcam footage, and have not yet spoken with us, please get in touch.”

West Midlands Police can be contacted via Live Chat at http://www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 anytime. If you want to remain 100% anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting log 638 of 19 March.