Three of the four occupants of the BMW sadly died (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A man and two children have been killed after a crash between a BMW and a lorry.
The crash happened on the A5 near Burbage in Leicestershire just before 4.30pm on Friday.
The male driver of the car, who is in his 30s, and a nine-year-old boy were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other passengers, a woman in her 30s and a four-year-old girl, were rushed to hospital but the girl died a short time later.
The woman is still in hospital where she’s in a ‘serious but stable condition’, Leicestershire Police said.
The lorry driver was not seriously injured in the crash.
Detective Constable Anna Andrew said: ‘This is an extremely sad and tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with those who have lost their lives, their families and with others involved and who have been affected.
‘Emergency services attended the scene and we know members of the public also assisted at the scene when the collision happened – thank you to everyone who responded and helped in these devastating and extremely distressing circumstances.
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‘We are continuing to provide full support to the families of the people involved and to investigate the collision to establish the full circumstances in relation to what has happened.’
Police are now asking for anyone who saw the crash, or with dashcam footage, to get in touch.
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The lorry driver was not seriously injured in the crash.