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| A40 crash in London leaves two dead after police chase | |
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| Two people were killed in a car that drove down the wrong side of the road and hit a coach following a lengthy police pursuit in west London. | Two people were killed in a car that drove down the wrong side of the road and hit a coach following a lengthy police pursuit in west London. |
| The man and woman died on the A40 in Acton, at about 21:00 GMT on Sunday. | The man and woman died on the A40 in Acton, at about 21:00 GMT on Sunday. |
| A second man was hurt in the crash, which took place after the pursuit began seven miles away in Harrow after reports of an aggravated burglary. | A second man was hurt in the crash, which took place after the pursuit began seven miles away in Harrow after reports of an aggravated burglary. |
| The Met Police said its officers did not follow when the car went down the wrong side of the A40. | The Met Police said its officers did not follow when the car went down the wrong side of the A40. |
| Fire and ambulance crews, along with the police helicopter, were called in and roads in the area - near the A40's junction with Kingsdown Avenue - were closed. | Fire and ambulance crews, along with the police helicopter, were called in and roads in the area - near the A40's junction with Kingsdown Avenue - were closed. |
| Transport for London said the roads reopened in both directions at 07:45. | |
| The second man was later taken to hospital for treatment, although the extent of his injuries has not been confirmed. | The second man was later taken to hospital for treatment, although the extent of his injuries has not been confirmed. |
| There were no reports of any other serious injuries, the Met said. | There were no reports of any other serious injuries, the Met said. |
| The Directorate of Professional Standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct have been informed. | |
| At the scene | |
| By Greg McKenzie, BBC London | |
| The coach was being hoisted up onto a tow truck at about 06:15 to be taken away from the crash scene. | |
| Highways workers could be seen clearing the road of the glass and debris which had come from the collision. | |
| Residents who live just off the A40 told me about hearing the crash, the aftermath and a helicopter hovering above. | |
| One person said the car had hit the railings and then went into the coach after driving on the wrong side of the road. |