Two young men have died and a 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash on the A13. Scotland Yard said emergency services responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the eastbound carriageway in Newham at 8.15pm on Thursday.

Two men aged 18 and 19 were pronounced dead at the scene, and three people are in hospital, including a 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries. Police said three men aged 18, 19 and 23, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop, and remain in custody. Detective Chief Inspector James Beck, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victims’ 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 to 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, and information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.