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| Three teenage boys killed by car near Hayes bus stop | Three teenage boys killed by car near Hayes bus stop |
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| Three teenage boys were killed in a "horrific" crash when a car hit them as they waited near a bus stop in west London on Friday evening. | Three teenage boys were killed in a "horrific" crash when a car hit them as they waited near a bus stop in west London on Friday evening. |
| The boys, two aged 16 and one aged 17, had heading been to a birthday party, but died at the scene. | The boys, two aged 16 and one aged 17, had heading been to a birthday party, but died at the scene. |
| The crash happened just after 20:30 GMT on Shepiston Lane, Hayes, close to a petrol station. | The crash happened just after 20:30 GMT on Shepiston Lane, Hayes, close to a petrol station. |
| A man, 28, who was in the Audi involved in the crash, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. | A man, 28, who was in the Audi involved in the crash, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. |
| He had been detained by members of the public and was taken to hospital for treatment before being taken to a north London police station for questioning. | He had been detained by members of the public and was taken to hospital for treatment before being taken to a north London police station for questioning. |
| At least one other male is reported to have left the car following the collision. | At least one other male is reported to have left the car following the collision. |
| Police said they were doing everything they could to establish the full facts and trace everybody involved. | Police said they were doing everything they could to establish the full facts and trace everybody involved. |
| The boys' next of kin have been informed, and a post-mortem examination will be held in due course. | The boys' next of kin have been informed, and a post-mortem examination will be held in due course. |
| The victims have yet to be formally identified, the Met Police said. | The victims have yet to be formally identified, the Met Police said. |
| Other teenagers who were standing with the boys were uninjured. | Other teenagers who were standing with the boys were uninjured. |
| Friends who left flowers at the scene on Saturday said the teenagers were going to a 16th birthday party. | Friends who left flowers at the scene on Saturday said the teenagers were going to a 16th birthday party. |
| Staff at the nearby Esso garage said a group had been fighting at the entrance to the forecourt just before the crash. | Staff at the nearby Esso garage said a group had been fighting at the entrance to the forecourt just before the crash. |
| It is believed the Audi was travelling at high speed before it mounted the pavement just outside the entrance and travelled a few yards down the road before hitting a lamp post. | |
| One person who passed the crash scene said he saw friends of the victims help a fast-response paramedic get equipment from the car. | One person who passed the crash scene said he saw friends of the victims help a fast-response paramedic get equipment from the car. |
| Schools administrator Jake Webb said: "The lads were shouting on the phone. They were saying 'three of our friends are dead'. They were hysterical and in pieces." | Schools administrator Jake Webb said: "The lads were shouting on the phone. They were saying 'three of our friends are dead'. They were hysterical and in pieces." |
| Tony Kitchin, 44, who works as security guard at a haulage firm nearby, said: "This road is busy 24/7. It's a speed trap. | Tony Kitchin, 44, who works as security guard at a haulage firm nearby, said: "This road is busy 24/7. It's a speed trap. |
| "I'm really surprised we haven't had more horrific accidents like this. | "I'm really surprised we haven't had more horrific accidents like this. |
| "No parent should have to deal with that. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of the people who lost their lives last night." | "No parent should have to deal with that. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of the people who lost their lives last night." |
| Det Sgt Jane Shaw, from the Met's serious collision investigation unit, said: "There are horrific circumstances that have resulted in three young people losing their lives." | Det Sgt Jane Shaw, from the Met's serious collision investigation unit, said: "There are horrific circumstances that have resulted in three young people losing their lives." |
| She appealed for anyone who saw what happened to contact the police. | She appealed for anyone who saw what happened to contact the police. |
| Temporary road closures have now been lifted. | Temporary road closures have now been lifted. |