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Shaun Wilson

Two arrests after woman in her 30s dies in east London crash

The woman died in a collision at the junction of Commercial Road and East India Dock Road - (Google Streetview)

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman in her 30s died in a crash in east London.

Emergency services were called at around 3.30am on Sunday, April 5, following reports of a collision involving two vehicles at the junction between Commercial Road and East India Dock in Limehouse.

Officers attended the scene quickly alongside the London Ambulance Service, where three people were found with serious injuries.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the passenger of one of the vehicles, a woman in her 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are aware and continue to receive support from specialist officers.

Two men, one in his 20s and another in his 40s have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Both are still in hospital where they are receiving treatment for their injuries.

Sergeant John Dale, from the Met's Road Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts remain with the victim's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we are appealing to speak to anyone who may have witnessed it - particularly if they have CCTV or dashcam footage."

Anyone with information or footage that could help police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1100/05APR26.

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