Two teenagers have died and another is fighting for life after a multi-vehicle crash in east London.
Emergency services were scrambled to the pile-up on the eastbound carriageway of the A13 in Newham at 8.15pm on Thursday.
Two men aged 18 and 19 were pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services to save them.
Three other people were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service including a 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries
Three men aged 18, 19 and 23, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop, the Metropolitan Police said.
They remain in custody and enquiries are ongoing within the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
The victims’s next of kin have been informed.
Footage shared online shows a vehicle engulfed in flames following the crash.
Detective Chief Inspector James Beck, from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones following this tragic incident. As we work to build a picture of the circumstances, we are keen to hear from any witnesses to the collision – particularly those with dashcam footage.
“We are aware of videos circulating on social media which appear to show the aftermath of the collision. We remind people to be respectful of the impact of this footage and encourage people not share and instead contact police directly if they have information.”
Anyone with information or footage is urged to call police on 101, quoting reference 01/7736458/26. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
