Four men died after a car crashed into a lamp-post on Liverpool Road in Huyton, Merseyside, early Saturday morning. The incident occurred just before 2:00 AM BST, according to Merseyside Police.
The victims, two aged 23, one aged 24, and another aged 26, were pronounced dead at the scene. A 27-year-old male passenger was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The black Seat Cupra was reportedly traveling from Liverpool towards Knowsley when it veered off the road and collided with the lamp-post. Merseyside Police have closed eleven roads in the vicinity to facilitate their investigation, including Liverpool Road and East Prescot Road from the junction of Princess Drive and Finch Lane. These closures are expected to continue throughout the weekend.
Superintendent Paul Holden of Merseyside Police stated that the force's immediate priority is to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and to provide answers to the families of those affected. Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or were driving in the area shortly before it occurred to come forward with information.