11/12/2006

Four killed in Worcestershire car crash

Four teenagers have been killed when their car left the A449 near Worcester and hit a tree.

Three of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene and fourth died at Worcestershire Royal Hospital shortly after being taken there.

West Mercia Police said that two males aged 18, and two girls aged 17 and 16 had died when the car crashed at around 9.15pm on Sunday evening between Ombersley and Worcester.

A police spokesperson said that no further details were available as formal identifications had not yet been made.

The road was reopened this morning following the completion of investigations at the scene.

(SP/KMcA)

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