Two people have died following a car crash on Perham Down Road

Monday, 1 November 2021 00:00

Wiltshire Police have announced the death of two people following a car collision on Perham Down Road, Tidworth on Friday evening (29th October, 2021).

A spokesperson said, "At approximately 10pm we responded to the road traffic collision involving a Renault Clio which had struck a tree after leaving the road.

"We regret to report that a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

"Their next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time".

Two other men who were in the vehicle, aged 27 and 19, have both been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while a 29-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious but not thought to be life-threatening injuries and a 20-year-old man has also gone to hospital with minor injuries.

"If you have any information regarding the collision, including if you saw the vehicle involved earlier in the evening, please call 101 and quote log number 326 of Friday 29 October".

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