Two killed and five injured after roundabout crash in Essex

Two men have been killed after a car crash on a roundabout in Essex.

Two men from Barking, east London, aged 23 and 24, were arrested in connection with the two-vehicle collision at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout on the A130, near Wickford, shortly after 4.15am on Monday.

They were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving on Monday, the force said.

One man died at the scene while the other victim died later in hospital. Both victims were in their 20s.

Specialist officers are supporting both their families.

Five people have been left in hospital after the horror crash.

Both suspects have since been released on bail until November 20.

Police said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage relating to the incident should contact the force quoting incident 120 of 1 September, or contact independent charity @Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.