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Romford crash: Two dead in seven-vehicle collision | Romford crash: Two dead in seven-vehicle collision |
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Two people have died and seven were injured after a crash involving seven vehicles and a pedestrian in Romford, east London. | |
A man and a woman died at the scene on Squirrels Heath Road on Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police said. | A man and a woman died at the scene on Squirrels Heath Road on Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police said. |
Emergency services were called at about 13:15 GMT and fire crews cut three people free from their cars. | Emergency services were called at about 13:15 GMT and fire crews cut three people free from their cars. |
London Ambulance Service said seven people were taken to hospital. | London Ambulance Service said seven people were taken to hospital. |
At the scene of the crash, one vehicle had rolled over and come to rest near a bus, while two hatchbacks, one blue and one black, were at an angle on the opposite site of the road. | |
A silver Range Rover was also involved, but appeared undamaged. |